Obituaries

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...

Sep 24, 2023

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Arvie Lee Lynch, a devoted minister of the Lord for over 45 years, of Lansing, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 83 years old. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love for the outdoors, and an unwavering dedication to his family.

Sep 21, 2023

Geneva Carol Spencer age 68, of Lansing passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Spencer was born in Ashe County on Monday, September 19, 1955 to the late Charles Victor and Agnes Ham Greer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, two brothers, Marvin Lester Greer, Eddie Dean Greer, two sisters,...

Sep 16, 2023

Margaret Ann Perry Taylor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home in Lansing, North Carolina. Margaret left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever warm the hearts of her family, friends and everyone she knew.

Margaret...

Sep 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne "Windy" Walters, age 89, of West Jefferson. He departed this world on a peaceful Friday night, September 15, 2023 at Watauga Medical Center surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on Wednesday, July 11, 1934, to the late Demps Broadway and Mattie Goodman Walters. He is now...

Sep 14, 2023

Susan Taylor Bradshaw, age 77, of Crumpler, NC, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 20, 1946, in Olean, NY, to the late Edwin Abram Taylor and Karolina Sobolewski Taylor.

Susan was a loving wife and devoted member of her community. She was...

Sep 9, 2023

Basil Jones, age 95 of Todd, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home. Mr. Jones was born on Tuesday, January 3, 1928 in Ashe County, NC to the late Daniel Rubin and Pet Graham Jones. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Howard, Shirley, and DR, two sisters, Thelma...

Sep 7, 2023

Wesley Johnson Williams, affectionately known as Wes, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1953, in Ashe County to the late Freddie Elmer Williams and Myrtle Jean Wyrick Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, a brother, Thomas Eugene Williams, and...

Sep 7, 2023

Carol Patricia Jones Johnson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Wilkes Health and Rehab at the age of 80. Carol was born on June 17, 1943 in Lansing, North Carolina to the late Kermit Clifton and Okla Fae Francis Jones. She will be remembered fondly for her warmth, kindness,...

Sep 4, 2023

James Tyre Holbrook, age 91, of Thurmond, NC, formerly of Warrensville, NC, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 6, 1932, in Wilkes County to the late John Herman Holbrook and Bessie Lucille Royal Holbrook. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Gilley Holbrook, an infant...

Aug 29, 2023

David Thomas Worth, 84, of West Jefferson, NC, passed away peacefully August 29, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. Although David traveled far across the globe, his soul was rooted in the mountains of Ashe County. Born in Jefferson in 1939 as the youngest of five children, David was a natural storyteller and told his...

Aug 28, 2023

Gary Daniel Mahaffey, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home. Born on March 21, 1952, in Ashe County, North Carolina, Gary was the son of the late Raymond Dean Mahaffey and Pauline Pennington Mahaffey.

His love for fishing, hunting, and working on old cars...

Aug 25, 2023

Services will be live-streamed though our Facebook page http://Facebook.com/appalachianlegacyfuneralservices William Keith Adolph, affectionately known as Bill, age 70 of Crumpler, North Carolina passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pauline Adolph as well as his brother-in-law, Skip.

Bill will be remembered...

Aug 24, 2023

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 18, 1940, Penelope Sue (Penny) Hession passed away on August 24, 2023. She leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Patrick, her sister Sherry Lynn Henderson, and three children, Michael Joseph Parsons (Lucy), Anne Marie Stitt (Chuck), and Susanne Catherine Zuercher (Brian), seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Penny used her whole...

Aug 22, 2023

Ellamae Blevins Francis, age 92 of Jefferson, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Francis was born July 21, 1931 in West Virginia to the late Oscar and Maggie Blevins.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband James Francis, seven brothers and two sisters and her...