Obituaries

Ruth (Miller) Lewis

Jul 13, 2023

Ruth Miller Lewis, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at her home on July 13, 2023 at age 77, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures. She was a remarkable woman who found joy in the beauty of gardening, caring for her family and cooking delicious Sunday dinners. Ruth’s...

Madge Bower McNeill

Jul 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Madge Bower McNeill, a remarkable woman who lived a long and fulfilling life of 94 years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister as well as a dedicated member of her community where she left an indelible mark through her unwavering commitment to service.

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Robert Lee Wyrick

Jul 7, 2023

Robert Lee Wyrick, age 76 of Crumpler passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Wyrick was born July 8, 1946 in Ashe County.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 15, 2023 in the Farrington Cemetery in Crumpler.

Annie Lorene (Blevins) Lambert "Granny"

Jul 6, 2023

Annie Lorene Blevins Lambert, better known as “Granny” age 96 of Crumpler, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Margate Health & Rehab.  Mrs. Lambert was born February 14, 1927 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Harley and Naomi Bare Blevins.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charley...

James Pell Latham

Jul 5, 2023

James Pell Latham, age 79 of Crumpler passed away on Wednesday, July 5 2023 at his home.  Mr. Latham was born on May 11, 1944 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Ennis Pell and Pauline Shepherd Latham.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Shatley and one brother, Steve...

Larkin Krandell Worley "Radar"

Jul 3, 2023

Larkin Krandell Worley, better known as, "Radar" age 66 of Crumpler passed away on July 3, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Worley was born in Watauga County, North Carolina on June 9, 1957.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathie Rash Worley as well as one brother, Doug Davis and his step-father, Howard Davis.

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Brenda Coffey Kaelin

Jul 2, 2023

Brenda Coffey Kaelin age 64 of Crumpler, passed away peacefully with her kids and most of her grandkids by her side at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem on July 2, 2023. Brenda was born November 6, 1958 in Watauga County, NC to Floyd and Nellie Coffey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Shirley Ann Darnell

Jun 30, 2023

Shirley Ann Darnell, age 67 of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, June 30th 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Shirley was born on March 3, 1956 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Roy Edison Dayton and Lethella Blevins.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kansas Darnell.

Through Shirley's...

Katlyn Denise (Miller) Greer

Jun 27, 2023

Katlyn Denise Miller Greer, age 25 of West Jefferson, passed away June 27, 2023.  Katlyn was born September 13, 1997 in Ashe County to Dennis and Brenda Kay Calhoun Miller.  She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Miller, grandparents, Pete and Willa Dean Miller and Ray and Willa Dean Calhoun.

Graveside services will be held...

Sybil Elaine (Wollett) Williams

Jun 21, 2023

Sybil Elaine Wollett Williams, age 77 of West Jefferson, NC (hometown Hollister, NC) went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 22, 1945 to the late Theodore Roosevelt Wollett and Mabel Shearin Wollett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters...

Betty Gentry Houck

Jun 21, 2023

Betty Gentry Houck age, 84, of West Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Cannon Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Houck was born on January 18, 1939 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Lee Gentry and Paralea Brown Toliver.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Ervin Houck.

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Barry Alan Blevins

Jun 20, 2023

Barry Alan Blevins, age 71 of Pfafftown, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Blevins was born September 15, 1951 in Forsyth County to Dewey Blevins and Annie Waddell Blevins Adams.  He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Anita Kearns. Barry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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Ernie Ray Woodard

Jun 20, 2023

Ernie Ray Woodard, affectionately known as "Spud," age 78 of Todd, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1945, in Ashe County, North Carolina, to Ernest and Lettie Eldreth Woodard. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Geneva Eller, Jean Winebarger, Sally Testerman, Joan Eller, and Billie...

Edna (Boggs) Jones

Jun 16, 2023

Edna Boggs Jones, age 73 of Jefferson, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Cranberry House Assisted Living in Newland.  Mrs Jones was born May 8, 1950 in Waterloo, Ohio to the late Charles and Dora Witherspoon Boggs. Edna enjoyed sewing, quilting and flower and vegetable gardening.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June...

Miriam Adaline (Groff) Patrick

Jun 16, 2023

Miriam Adaline Groff Patrick age 94 of Warrensville passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Patrick was born on April 24, 1929 in Lancaster, PA to the late Rubin and Miriam Ella Groff.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur Franklin Patrick, two sons, David Franklin Patrick and Daniel...

Jerri Kay (Wells) Ham

Jun 15, 2023

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Jerri Kay Wells Ham age 65 of West Jefferson passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Ham was born on Friday, April 11, 1958 in Marion, Virginia to the late Charlie Grant and Virginia Kate Reedy Wells. ...

John Ray Ring

Jun 14, 2023

John Ray Ring, age 72 of West Jefferson, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was born on November 30, 1950 in Ashe County to Thomas Henry Ring and Bessie June Sheets Ring. Mr. Ring was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wilma Jean Ring, a son, Thomas Ring, and two sisters, Carol Calhoun...

Linda Lee (Miller) Ball

Jun 9, 2023

Linda Lee Miller Ball, age 78 of Grassy Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, at her home. Born in Ashe County, NC on Thursday, September 28, 1944 to the late Monroe and Hazel Eldreth Miller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, brother, Eddie Miller and a sister, Betty Faye Lambert.

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Shirley Blevins Richardson

Jun 8, 2023

Shirley Blevins Richardson, age 50 of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Richardson was born on December 12, 1972 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Herbert Worth and Leeuna Church Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Wade Blevins and Johnny...

Jimmy Lane Miller "Jim Boy"

May 30, 2023

Jimmy Lane Miller "Jim Boy" age 54, of Lansing, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Miller was born on June 17, 1968 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Paul William and Lojeanne Miller.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Miller had a talent for both farming...