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Local obituaries for our Badger Funeral Home & Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with funeral services throughout North Carolina, including West Jefferson, Jefferson and adjoining counties.
Virginia Ruth Johnson
Jan 29, 2013
Mrs. Virginia Ruth Johnson, age 77, of Conover, NC, formerly of Lansing, NC, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Mrs. Johnson was born on September 19, 1935 in Shady Valley, TN to the late Benjamin R. and Reba Hazel Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Ray Johnson,...
Lucille Miller Osborne
Jan 28, 2013
Mrs. Lucille Miller Osborne, age 78, of China Grove, NC died on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury, NC. Mrs. Osborne was born on March 17, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to the late Carl and Bessie Faircloth Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Bradley Osborne, a grandchild,...
Myrtle Rose Miller
Jan 27, 2013
Myrtle Rose Miller, age 95, of Laurel Springs, NC died on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Mrs. Miller was born on April 20, 1917 in Laurel Springs, NC to the late Fred and Hattie Sheets Rose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Miller, and two sons, Brice Miller and Wayne Miller....
Mr. Junior William Sutherland
Jan 27, 2013
Junior William Sutherland age 75, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sutherland was born March 16, 1937 in Ashe County, to James and Lou Ham Sutherland. Sutherland was preceded in death by his parents and wife: Nell Sutherland. No services will be held. Mr. Sutherland is survived by: 1 Brother, Bill Sutherland...
Mrs. Bernice Dickson Blevins
Jan 27, 2013
Mrs. Bernice Dickson Blevins age 83, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Blevins was born on February 28, 1929 in Ashe County, to Walter Winfield and Maude Jones Dickson. Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Penn, Kyle and Kent Dickson and sister, Evon Smithey. Mrs. Blevins...
Miss. Mary C. Miller
Jan 25, 2013
Mary C. Miller age 48 of West Jefferson died Friday at Watauga Medical Center. Miss. Miller was born in Ashe County on July 24, 1964 to Robert Ernest and the late Dora Ham Miller. She was preceded in death by her mother, two sisters, Shirley Miller, Judy Miller and brother Jimmy Miller. Mary faithfully attended Faith Fellowship. She enjoyed flower...
Mr. John "Greg" Carroll
Jan 25, 2013
John Wayne "Greg" Carroll age 83, of Creston, NC died Friday, January 25, 2013 at his home. Mr. Carroll was born December 19, 1929 in Baltimore, MD to Upsher and Sally Carroll. Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Charlie & Upsher "Buddy" Carroll. He loved entertaining and working with ACTA, BROC and Riverview Lions...
Mr. Robert Birl Miller
Jan 24, 2013
Mr. Robert Birl Miller age 70, of Warrensville, died on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Miller was born on August 6, 1942 in Ashe County, NC to William Worth and Aulsie Stidhams Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Illene Miller and brother, Roy Earl Miller. Mr. Miller loved to coon and bobcat...
Mrs. Ruby Bower Little
Jan 23, 2013
Mrs. Ruby Bower Little age 99, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Little was born May 10, 1913 in Jefferson, NC to George and Hattie Bare Bower. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mont Little, sister, Ann Smith and brothers, Paul and Pell Bower. Mrs. Little graduated...
John Paul Lewis
Jan 22, 2013
Mr. John Paul Lewis, age 88, of Boone, NC died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Mr. Lewis was born on December 12, 1924 in Columbus, OH to the late Arthur and Clyde Hodgson Lewis. Mr. Lewis was also preceded in death by a brother, J.R. Lewis, and a sister, Helen Dupree. Mr. Lewis served...
Mr. James "Jim" Fred Benson
Jan 21, 2013
Mr. James "Jim" Fred Benson age 64, of Crumpler, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Benson was born February 5, 1948 in Ashe County to Virgil Roscoe and Martha Johnson Benson. Mr. Benson was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Junior & Wilmer Benson and sister: Doris McCall. He loved to play on his John...
Mr. Clayton Neal Bare
Jan 21, 2013
Mr. Clayton Neal Bare better known at Neal age 59, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Bare was born on April 28, 1953 in Ashe County, to Claude Edgar and Mary Viola Miller Bare. Mr. Bare was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Howard...
Mr. John Neal Severt
Jan 18, 2013
Mr. John Neal Severt age 65, of West Jefferson, NC died Friday, January 18, 2013 at his home. Mr. Severt was born January 11, 1948 in Ashe County to Albert Lawrence and Lessie McNeil Severt. Mr. Severt was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Severt worked for the US Postal service for 28 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening...
Mrs. Alice Wilma Jean Black Smith Miller
Jan 17, 2013
Mrs. Alice Wilma Jean Black Smith Miller age 77, of Jefferson, NC died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Ashe Assisted Living in West Jefferson. Mrs. Miller was born February 1, 1935 in Ashe County to Noah Marlin and Ethel Severt Black. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents and 8 sisters. She was a member of West Jefferson...
Marvin Dale Riddle
Jan 16, 2013
Mr. Marvin Dale Riddle, age 84, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Riddle was born on October 28, 1928 in West Jefferson, NC to the late John Finley and Ella Gentry Riddle. Mr. Riddle was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Riddle and Eddison...
Oscar Caudill
Jan 15, 2013
Mr. Oscar Caudill, age 82, of Jefferson, NC died on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Blowing Rock Hospital in Blowing Rock, NC. Mr. Caudill was born on November 5, 1930 in Piney Creek, NC to the late John Jackson Caudill and Beulah Church Caudill. Mr. Caudill was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Blevins Caudill, one son,...
Ms. Judy Kay Miller
Jan 15, 2013
Ms. Judy Kay Miller age 50, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Wilkesboro. Ms. Miller was born on November 21, 1962 in Jefferson to Robert Ernest and Dorene Ham Miller. Ms. Miller was preceded in death by her mother and sister, Shirley Miller. She loved reading, playing bingo and talking with...
Mr. Archie "Mac" Roberts
Jan 12, 2013
Mr. Archie Eugene Roberts, better known as Mac age 47, of Mountain City, TN died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Johnson County Community Hospital in Mountain City, TN. Mr. Roberts was born on April 6, 1965 in Abingdon, VA to Arch Ulysses and Gladys Howard Roberts. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Roberts was a...
Mrs. Margaret Wilma Testerman Hudler
Jan 11, 2013
Mrs. Margaret Wilma Testerman Hudler age 77, of West Jefferson, NC died on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC. Mrs. Hudler was born on October 20, 1935 in Ashe County, NC to Worley and Nell Mullis Testerman. Mrs. Hudler was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Robert Testerman. Funeral services will be held...
Mr. Timothy Ryan Gilley
Jan 11, 2013
Timothy Ryan Gilley age 29 of Warrensville, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at NC Baptist Hospital. Timothy was born on June 22, 1983 to Steve Gilley and the late Bonnie "Suzie" Jones Lemly. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his grandparents. He loved working as a finish carpenter, enjoyed sports, riding his motorcycle and he...
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