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.
Mollie Lorene Blevins Brown
May 19, 2013
Mrs. Mollie Lorene Blevins Brown age 89, of Crumpler, NC died on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born on September 28, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to the late William A. and Sallie Dixon Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgle Brown, two brothers, and two half...
Rev. Curtis William Wolfe
May 18, 2013
Rev. Curtis W. Wolfe was born November 9, 1928 in Elbert, WV, the son of the late Glen M and Daisy Callaham Wolfe. He was called to his "Eternal Rest" May 18, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. He joined Cox's Grove Baptist Church in 1947, where he remained a faithful, loyal and dedicated member until his health...
Mr. Wade Allen South
May 15, 2013
Mr. Wade Allen South age 72, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Mr. South was born March 3, 1941 in Ashe County to David Andrew and Suzie Severt South. Mr. South was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Goldy South, brothers, Earl and Robert South and three grandchildren. Mr. South worked...
Mr. Thomas Lee Hughes
May 13, 2013
Mr. Thomas Lee Hughes age 65, of West Jefferson, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Hughes was born May 1, 1948 in Ashe County to William Lee and Lola Skaggs Hughes. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his parents. He loved to golf and enjoyed walking near his home. He was a member of First...
Cynthia Ham Miller
May 13, 2013
Mrs. Cynthia Joyce Ham Miller age 62, of West Jefferson, NC died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born November 2, 1950 in Kennett Square, PA to Quincy Earl and Mary DeRone Ham. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Jennifer Marie Miller and one brother and one sister. She loved to...
Mr. Mack Haga
May 12, 2013
Mr. Mack Haga age 82, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home. Mr. Haga was born September 11, 1930 in Grayson County, VA to James Virgil and Clyde Gambill Haga. Mr. Haga was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harry, Kyle, Dean, Carl, Earl and Buddy Haga, sisters, Nina Gullion, Margaret Etta Haga and Eleanor...
George Truett Eller Sr
May 11, 2013
George Truett Eller, Sr., 88, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in his home in Lansing, North Carolina. He was born and grew up in Ashe County and served in the South Pacific during World War II as a Naval medic and was a member of the local American Legion for over 60 years. After his naval service he returned...
Mr. Delmer Reece Rash
May 11, 2013
Mr. Delmer Reece Rash age 94, of West Jefferson, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Rash was born on January 24, 1919 in Ashe County, NC to James Osborne and Blanche Lewis Rash. Mr. Rash was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Edna Viola Rash, brother, Estel Rash, sister, Grace Rash. Mr. Rash was...
Mrs. Louise Hazel Rash
May 5, 2013
Mrs. Louise Hazel Rash age 81, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Rash was born on January 31, 1932 in Ashe County to Wiley Lillard and Loula Brewer Rash. Mrs. Rash was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Betty & Linda Rash, three brothers, Clayburn, Stewart and Thomas Ralph Rash and...
Mrs. Pauline J. Miller
May 5, 2013
Mrs. Pauline J. Miller age 86, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born January 21, 1927 in Ashe County to Marvin and Effie Miller Johnson. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Earl Miller, 2 daughters, Janice & Janie Miller and brother, Robert Johnson. Mrs. Miller...
Robert Glenn "Rob" Richardson
May 2, 2013
Mr. Robert Glenn "Rob" Richardson, age 53, of West Jefferson, NC died on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home. Mr. Richardson was born on December 3, 1959 in Ashe County, NC to Herbert Glenn and Betty Ruth Hart Richardson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trading, and raising beagles. Mr. Richardson was a member of Sabbath Home Baptist Church. He was...
Donald "Donnie" Edgar Thompson
Apr 29, 2013
Mr. Donald "Donnie" Edgar Thompson, age 65, of Jefferson, NC died on Monday, April 29, 2013. Mr. Thompson was born on September 16, 1947 in Ashe County, NC to the late Conley and Lou Sheets Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, E.J. Hart. Mr. Thompson was an Army veteran serving in the...

Mr. Jack Hamby
Apr 29, 2013
JACK HAMBY, age 74, of Landenberg, PA, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013, at his residence. Born in Lansing, NC, he was the son of the late Emmanuel and Ora Phipps Hamby. Jack was a farm hand, working for Josiah Marvel for 50 years. He enjoyed listening to Country Music, going to Longwood Gardens and going to the tractor...
Mr. Hunter Paul Richardson
Apr 26, 2013
Mr. Hunter Paul Richardson age 80, of Lansing, died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Richardson was born June 9, 1932 in Ashe County to Stacey and Eula Taylor Richardson. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Clark Richardson & Bobby Richardson, 2 sisters, Ruby Richardson & Clyde Richardson. Funeral...
Ms. Elizabeth Gaye Barnes
Apr 25, 2013
Ms. Elizabeth Gaye Barnes age 59, of West Jefferson, NC died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at her home. Ms. Barnes was born February 3, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM to Herman Barnes and Grace Campbell. Ms. Barnes was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Barnes loved spending time with her family and her dog, Pickles. Funeral services will be held...

Mrs. Ann Kilcullen Nelson
Apr 25, 2013
Mrs. Ann Nelson age 58, of Jefferson, NC died on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Nelson was born on November 24, 1954 in Essex, NJ to Robert and Jeanne Clark Kilcullen. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 4:00 PM at Faith...
Mr. Chuck M. Faw
Apr 23, 2013
Mr. Chuck M. Faw age 60, of Lansing, NC died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Mr. Faw was born August 25, 1952 in Ashe County to Elmer and Grace Howell Faw. Mr. Faw was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Faw retired from NCDOT after many years of service. He was looking forward to...
Ms. Rebecca "Becky" Ann Howell
Apr 17, 2013
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Howell age 27, of Lansing, NC died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Becky was born July 11, 1985 in Ashe County to Rick Howell and Celia Lester. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents. She worked at the Country House Restaurant in Lansing. Memorial services will be held at...
Mr. Stanley Robert Exner
Apr 13, 2013
Mr. Stanley Robert Exner age 67, of Todd, NC died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his home. Mr. Exner was born on July 14, 1945 in Belmont, OH to Anthony John and Wanda Rakocki Exner. Mr. Exner was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He proudly served in US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He loved to...
Edna Leona Mullis
Apr 9, 2013
Edna Leona Latham Mullis, age 58, of Creston, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Ms. Mullis was born on May 8, 1954 in Ashe County to Jessie Hugh" Bill" and Hazel Rash Latham. Ms. Mullis was preceded in death by her father, brother, Jack Latham and husband, Donald Combs. Ms. Mullis...