Obituaries

Nov 1, 2023

Edith Lambert Severt, age, 87, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Severt was born April 11, 1936 in Ashe County to the late Wiley Thomas and Ella Severt Lambert. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Lambert and her husband, Bobby Allen...

Oct 31, 2023

Donald Dean Goss was born in 1931 in Ashe County, North Carolina and moved to the booming coal-mining town of Anawalt, West Virginia when he was 11. He got his first job at 12 years old picking beans for 50 cents a bushel. He also lived in Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania where he worked at General Motors and Lucas...

Oct 25, 2023

Sadie Ann Lyalls Craven, age 77 of West Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Craven was born on September 30, 1946 in Ashe County, the beloved daughter of Robert Clint Lyalls and Ressie Hamby Lyalls. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ima Jean Parsons, and a brother, Robert Bruce...

Oct 24, 2023

Frances Kay Morgan Abernethy, passed away on October 24, 2023 at her home at the age of 70.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Minnie Brown Morgan and her husband, Sid Abernethy.

She loved books and enjoyed reading.  Kay had a unique way of showing her love and care for her family and...

Oct 24, 2023

Debra Ann "Debbie" Pasley, 65, of Perry Hall, MD, passed away on October 24, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1958, in Reading, PA, to the late Robert E. and Sara J. Barron.

Debbie is survived by her loving son, Shane A. Pasley, as well as her brother, Robert F. Rubright, and sister, Dorothy J. Laudeman....

Oct 23, 2023

Rodney Eugene Miller, age 58 of West Jefferson passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at his home.  Rodney was born February 22, 1965 in Ashe County to the late Hurby and Della Faye Taylor Miller.  He loved his boys very much.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting and trading guns and was a huge NASCAR fan.

Graveside services...

Oct 21, 2023

Rondal "Ronnie" Paul Sturgill, a devoted son, a loyal soldier, and a cherished member of the Friendship Baptist Church community, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family, friends, and faith.

Born on December 27, 1946 to the...

Oct 20, 2023

Rita Jane Hanks, age 73 of Lansing, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ashe County on April 9, 1950 to Avery and Maxine Griffitts Hanks. Rita was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Bobby Hanks. Rita was a dedicated member of Sturgills Baptist Church for over 50...

Oct 19, 2023

John Thomas McCoy Jr., better known as “Lil’ John” age 56 of Creston passed away October 19, 2023 at his home.  Mr. McCoy was born January 4, 1967 in Ashe County to the late John Thomas McCoy Sr. and Margaret Osborne McCoy.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Paul McCoy...

Oct 16, 2023

Mary Ruth Brackins, daughter of the late Walter Nelson and Hazel Arnold Ham, was born on January 17, 1949. On the Monday morning of October 16, 2023, the Golden Gates Swung open and a gentle voice said, “Come.” At the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 28 days, her life on earth was ended. While we mourn her...

Oct 14, 2023

Wanda Fay Viers Church better known as Fay age 89 of Laurel Springs passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Church was born on November 30, 1933 to the late Edgar and Virgie McGrady Viers. Including her parents she was preceded in death by, her husband, William Arnold Church, four brothers, Rex, Eugene, Junior and Ray,...

Oct 12, 2023

Dollie Bostic Pope, age 73 of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Pope was born in Council, Virginia on September 28, 1950 to the late William and Roxie Johnson Bostic.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Pope, siblings, William Bostic Jr., Clyde Bostic, Shirley...

Oct 10, 2023

Benjamin Zachariah Neal, age 46 of Jefferson was born February 6, 1977 in Amberg, Germany to John Richard Neal and Kathy Victoria Neal.  He leaves behind a legacy of adventure, creativity, and cherished memories that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Ben was a true lover of...

Oct 10, 2023

Betty Jewell Howell Tucker, age 87 of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab. She was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on April 14, 1936 to the late, Arthur Glen and Carrie Elliott Howell.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Tucker, six infant...

Oct 8, 2023

Mildred Irene Treadway Mahaffey age 82 of Warrensville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.

Miss Mildred was born on August 11, 1941, to William Conley and Martisha Riley Treadway in the Clifton Community in Warrensville. She was one of twelve children born to William...

Oct 7, 2023

Marlene Goodman Johnson, born on May 22, 1933, to the late Allie and Jeanette Bare Johnson, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson and two sisters.

Marlene found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life, most notably in her passion for...

Oct 5, 2023

Edith Virginia Crutcher

Née Colvard

Passed away peacefully in her home on October 5, 2023.  Edie was born on June 8, 1924 in Jefferson, North Carolina, the oldest daughter of Fred and Zora Colvard.

For almost a century, her inquisitive mind and passionate energy made her a leader in...

Oct 4, 2023

Carole Anita Bass Vereline, age 85, of West Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was born on April 28, 1948, in New York City, NY, to the late Harold B. and Pauline Stein Bass.

Carole was a loving mother...

Sep 25, 2023

Bruce Howard Lewis

Born March 28th, 1948

Departed this life at Glenbridge Nursing Home on Monday September 25th, 2023 at the age of 75 years, 5 months, and 3 days.

He was the son of Clint ‘Slick’ and Minnie Jones Lewis. He is preceded in death by his parents.

He was...

Sep 24, 2023

Christina Alice Gilley Mullis, age 71, of Jefferson, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1951, in Ashe County to George Edward Gilley and Myrtle Combs Gilley. Christina was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Sammy Gene Mullis.

Christina cherished the simple joys of...