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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.

Bower Shumate

Bower Shumate

Feb 1, 2011

Mr. Bower Shumate age 86, of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Shumate was born May 17, 1924 in Ashe County to the late Robert and Elvira Mullis Shumate. In addition to his parents Mr. Shumate was also preceded in death by: 1 son: Gary Shumate, 1daughter: Patricia Ann Shumate and...

Sandra Osborne Spencer

Sandra Osborne Spencer

Jan 28, 2011

Mrs. Sandra Lee Osborne Spencer age 64, of Lansing, NC died on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Spencer was born on October 20, 1946 in Ashe County, NC to Herman Evans and Haskell Weaver Osborne. Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by father and twin sons, Jason Weaver Spencer & Donley Evans...

Floye Miller

Floye Miller

Jan 23, 2011

Mrs. Floye Miller age 89, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on June 22, 1921 in Ashe, NC to the late Lee and Dora Tucker Baldwin. In addition to her parents Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Miller, brother: A. Lake Tucker and niece: Ellen...

Billy Shatley

Billy Shatley

Jan 23, 2011

Mr. Billy Joe Shatley age 80, of West Jefferson, NC died  Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shatley was born April 25, 1930 in Ashe County to the late Claude and Laura Faw Shatley.  Bill was a member of First Baptist Church.  He served in the army during the Korean Conflict.  He served in the West Jefferson...

Joanne Binkley

Joanne Binkley

Jan 22, 2011

Mrs. Joanne Susan Binkley age 59, of Hays, NC died on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC. Mrs. Binkley was born on May 1, 1951 in Suffolk, MA to Benjamin Franklin and Dorothy Irene Crosby Jay. In addition to her parents Mrs. Binkley was preceded in death by Sister, Judy Jay. Susan's...

Douglas Blowers

Douglas Blowers

Jan 20, 2011

Mr. Douglas George Blowers, age 64, of West Jefferson, NC died on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at his home. Mr. Blowers was born on July 23, 1946 in St. Claire, IL to the late Wayne and Gladys Fuesser Blowers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Blowers was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Lee Reed Blowers. Mr. Blowers was...

Sharon Beverly

Sharon Beverly

Jan 19, 2011

View Sharon's Video Tribute Ms. Sharon Eyvon Beverly age 51, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at her home in West Jefferson. Ms. Beverly was born on February 7, 1959 in Alexandria, VA to Ervin Jerome and Betty Day Beverly.  She was preceded in death by her mother.  Sharon loved to ride motorcycles. She also enjoyed...

David Richardson

David Richardson

Jan 17, 2011

. Mr. David Allen Richardson age 55, of West Jefferson, NC died Monday, January 17, 2011 at his home. Mr. Richardson was born July 8, 1955 in Marion, VA to John and Verna Combs Richardson. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his father. He loved to hunt, listen to music and spend time with his family.  He was a...

Jewel Ashley

Jewel Ashley

Jan 17, 2011

Jewel Lana Ashley, age 81, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Hill View Family Care Home in Todd, NC. Ms. Ashley was born on December 4, 1929 in Ashe County, NC to the late Wiley and Lillie Miller Ashley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Roberts,...

Stewart Miller

Stewart Miller

Jan 15, 2011

Mr. Stewart Allen Miller, age 39, of Crumpler, NC died on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Mr. Miller was born on September 14, 1971 in Ashe County, NC to Stewart Clay Miller and Jackie Kay Speaks Little. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and drawing. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 19,...

Russell Wyatt

Russell Wyatt

Jan 14, 2011

Rev. Russell Coolidge Wyatt age 85, of Warrensville, NC died on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Rev. Wyatt was born on October 18, 1925 in Ashe County, NC to Luther and Mary Lewis Wyatt. Including his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, one sister. Russell worked as a carpenter making...

Wade Shepherd

Wade Shepherd

Jan 9, 2011

Mr. Wade Quincy Shepherd, age 58, of West Jefferson, NC, died on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Shepherd was born on December 13, 1952 in Ashe County, NC to Fred and Martha Combs Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Shepherd enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his dog...

Leonard Blevins

Leonard Blevins

Jan 9, 2011

. Mr. Leonard Douglas Blevins  age 81, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Blevins was born on September 5, 1929 in Ashe County to Walter and Zenna Testerman Blevins. In addition to his parents Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by two brothers, Ford and Lonnie Blevins. Mr. Blevins was a member of...

Ruby Pennington

Ruby Pennington

Jan 3, 2011

Mrs. Ruby Maye Pennington, age 87, of Warrensville, NC died on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Pennington was born on April 21, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to the late W.E. Maye and Ethel Eldreth Maye. Mrs. Pennington was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clinton Pennington, and a daughter, Mary Lucille...

Barbara Kemp Howell

Barbara Kemp Howell

Jan 2, 2011

Mrs. Barbara Sue Kemp Howell, age 68, of Warrensville, NC died Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Howell was born on August 31, 1943 in Ashe County, NC to the late Earl Kenneth and Clara Pope Kemp. Mrs. Howell was also preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Lynn...

Harry Miller

Harry Miller

Jan 1, 2011

Mr. Harry Lee Miller, age eighty-six, died peacefully in his home January 1, 2011 in the presence of his wife and daughter. Harry Lee was married to the former Maude Scott who had been his faithful companion for sixty-two years and his caregiver for the past twelve years during his illness. He is also survived by one daughter, Harriett Janell...

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Dec 31, 2010

. Mr. Eric Edward Johnson age 51, of Morganton, NC died on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Grace Hospital in Morganton, NC. Mr. Johnson was born on July 28, 1959 in Watauga County, NC to Lloyd and Glenna Howell Johnson. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by Son, David Johnson. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011...

Joseph Holman

Joseph Holman

Dec 29, 2010

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Rufus Holman age 77, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Holman was born on July 19, 1933 in Ashe County, NC to James and Roseallie Roten Holman.  Mr. Holman was preceded in death by Brothers: Ralph, Kelly & Vernon Holman and sister, Anna Petty. He was a caring...

Martha Segraves Hartsoe

Martha Segraves Hartsoe

Dec 29, 2010

Mrs. Martha Mae Segraves Hartsoe, age 86, of Warrensville, NC died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Hartsoe was born on April 24, 1924 in Wilkes County, NC to the late Calvin and Ennice Woody Segraves. Mrs. Hartsoe was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Earl Hartsoe, and two brothers, Ernest Segraves...

Nancy Miller

Nancy Miller

Dec 27, 2010

. Mrs. Nancy Miller age 66, of Jefferson, NC died on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on April 3, 1944 in Ashe, NC to the late Estell & Georgia Bare.  In addition to her parents Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by husband: Swader James Miller, son: Spencer Carson Miller, infant daughter:...

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