Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Local obituaries for our Badger Funeral Home & Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with funeral services throughout North Carolina, including West Jefferson, Jefferson and adjoining counties.

Mr. Lloyd Allen Testerman Sr

Mr. Lloyd Allen Testerman Sr

Aug 14, 2013

Mr. Lloyd Allen Testerman Sr., better known as Allen, age 50, of Port Richey, FL died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at his home. Mr. Testerman was born October 15, 1962 in Jefferson, NC to Lloyd Jack and Corine DeBoard Testerman. Mr. Testerman was preceded in death by his father. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 19, 2013 at 2:00...

Mr. James Lloyd McNeill

Mr. James Lloyd McNeill

Aug 11, 2013

Mr. James Lloyd McNeill age 83, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. McNeill was born June 13, 1930 in Ashe County to Charlie and Minnie Faw McNeill. Mr. McNeill was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Billy "Buzz" McNeill and sister, Wanda Little. Mr. McNeill worked many years at Ashe...

Mr. Roy Dean Baldwin

Mr. Roy Dean Baldwin

Aug 11, 2013

Roy Dean "Squire" Baldwin of Kissimmee, Fla., once again embraced his beloved wife and daughter as heaven's doors opened and Jesus welcomed him home. "Squire" passed away at his home on Aug. 11, 2013. Born in Baldwin, N.C. on May 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Alonzo Hicks and Carrie Goodman Baldwin of West Jefferson. Preceded in...

Genell Jones Blevins

Genell Jones Blevins

Aug 6, 2013

Mrs. Genell Jones Blevins, age 71, of Bristol, VA, formerly of Whitetop, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. Mrs. Blevins was born on April 9, 1942 in Smyth County, VA to the late Charlie Millard Bonham and Vinia Keys Bonham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Ms. Ruby Lee Whittington

Ms. Ruby Lee Whittington

Aug 2, 2013

Ms. Ruby Lee Whittington age 88, of Millers Creek, NC died Friday, August 2, 2013 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC. Ms. Whittington was born July 17, 1925 in Wilkes County to Robert Lee and Sally Reeves Whittington. Ms. Whittington was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Katherine Brago and Rosa Harkins and brother; Bower Whittington....

Audrey Hash Ham

Audrey Hash Ham

Aug 2, 2013

Mrs. Audrey Hash Ham, age 64, of Lansing, NC died on Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Ham was born on August 1, 1949 in Ashe County, NC to Albert Lee and Ethel Spencer Hash. Mrs. Ham was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Osborne. Audrey was known for making fiddles and dulcimers since the...

Mr. Harry Joe Sullivan

Mr. Harry Joe Sullivan

Aug 1, 2013

Mr. Harry Joe Sullivan age 82, of Lansing, NC died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at his home. Mr. Sullivan was born February 15, 1931 in the Helton Community to John Wilson Sullivan and Ida Sturgill Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents. Harry was a merchant and owner of Sullivan's store for many years until his retirement....

Mrs. Betty Weaver Darnell

Mrs. Betty Weaver Darnell

Jul 28, 2013

Mrs. Betty Weaver Darnell age 79, of West Jefferson, died on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Village of Wilkes Skilled Care in North Wilkesboro, NC. Mrs. Darnell was born on July 6, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to Joe and Myrtle Farmer Weaver. Mrs. Darnell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rev. Jones Dent Darnell, three...

Mr. Darrell "Mole" Bledsoe

Mr. Darrell "Mole" Bledsoe

Jul 24, 2013

Mr. Darrell Click Bledsoe Jr., better known as Mole age 40, of Warrensville, NC died Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Mr. Bledsoe was born December 24, 1972 in Ashe County to Darrell Click Sr. and Joyce Rash Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth "Mark" Bledsoe. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2013...

Betty Louise Ashley

Betty Louise Ashley

Jul 18, 2013

Miss Betty Louise Ashley, age 80, of Warrensville, NC died on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Miss Ashley was born on May 4, 1933 to the late John Sommers Ashley and Arie Eller Ashley Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Lloyd Mitchell. Miss Ashley...

Mrs. Jerlene Black Testerman

Mrs. Jerlene Black Testerman

Jul 18, 2013

Mrs. Jerlene Black Testerman age 78, of Warrensville, NC died on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Testerman was born on August 9, 1934 in Ashe County to Dolphus and Edna Turner Black. Mrs. Testerman was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Testerman and sister, Bobbie Musgrove. Mrs. Testerman was a member of Oak Grove Baptist...

Mr. Roger Steve Miller

Mr. Roger Steve Miller

Jul 16, 2013

Roger Steve Miller of Ocean View, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his niece Diana Thompson's home in Smyrna, DE on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He was 60 years young. Mr. MIller was born May 4, 1953 in Jefferson, NC the son of the late Arlene Stansberry and Dean Dollinger. He was a self-employed cable contractor for...

Alva Grace Jones Blevins

Alva Grace Jones Blevins

Jul 14, 2013

Mrs. Alva Grace Jones Blevins, age 79, of West Jefferson, NC died on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mrs. Blevins was born on February 6, 1934 in Fireco, WV to the late Estel Tobias and Maggie Elizabeth Hayes Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard...

Mr. Robert Anthony Miller

Mr. Robert Anthony Miller

Jul 13, 2013

Mr. Robert Anthony Miller age 23, of Lansing, NC died on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Mr. Miller was born on June 30, 1990 in Fairfax, VA to David Wayne and Betty Rogerson Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Lacey Elmer Miller. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July...

Helen Neaves Richardson

Helen Neaves Richardson

Jul 12, 2013

Mrs. Helen Neaves Richardson age 91, of Crumpler, died on Friday, July 12, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Richardson was born on September 15, 1921 in Ashe County to James Oscar and Fannie Johnson Neaves. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Alfred Richardson, infant son, Roy Lee Richardson, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral...

Mrs. Evalene Church Lemly

Mrs. Evalene Church Lemly

Jul 8, 2013

Mrs. Evalene Lemly age 81, of Fleetwood, NC went home to be with the Lord, Monday, July 8, 2013. Mrs. Lemly was born December 17, 1931 in Ashe County to Turner and Lola Stike Church. Mrs. Lemly was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Richard Lemly, two brothers, Garney and Bradley Church. Graveside services will be held...

Mary Edith Houck

Mary Edith Houck

Jul 7, 2013

Mary Edith Houck, age 62, of Sparta, NC died on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Houck was born on May 4, 1951 in Ashe County, NC, to the late Wave Quinton and Blanche Roop Miller. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Houck was preceded in death by an infant child, Stacey. She was a loving wife and...

Mr. Marion "Hal" Miller

Mr. Marion "Hal" Miller

Jul 4, 2013

Mr. Marion Hal Miller, better know as Hal, age 79, of Warrensville, NC died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his home. Mr. Miller was born on May 22, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to Ben and Ella Burkett Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Miller served in US Air Force. Funeral services will be held...

Mrs. Josephine Rothell

Mrs. Josephine Rothell

Jul 2, 2013

Mrs. Josephine Rothell age 88, of Laurel Springs, NC died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Rothell was born on January 13, 1925 in Lewiston Woodville, NC to Johnny Council and Tulie Butler Hoggard. Mrs. Rothell is survived by: Son, Quinton Rothell of Miami, FL, Four Daughters, Jackie Willis of Whitehouse, TX, Monica Lentini & Joann Byers both...

Mr. Richard Ray Miller

Mr. Richard Ray Miller

Jun 30, 2013

Richard Ray Miller age 68, of Warrensville, NC died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Hill View Family Care Home in Todd, NC. Miller was born March 22, 1945 in Jefferson, NC to William and Edith Clark Miller. Miller was preceded in death by his father. Graveside services will be held in the Miller Cemetery in Lansing at 4:00 PM, Monday...

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