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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.
Jessie Warren Witherspoon
Jun 3, 2025
Jessie Warren Witherspoon, age 76, of Jefferson, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his family.Born in Ashe County on June 27, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Louise Howell Witherspoon.
A proud graduate of Ashe Central High School, he was a standout athlete and a member of the...
Mary Ruth Reed
Jun 2, 2025
Mary Ruth Reed, better know as Ruth, born on March 22, 1938, in Ashe County, NC, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC, at the age of 87.
Mary dedicated 40 years of her professional life to Hanes, later retiring from Sara Lee Knit Products. Throughout her career, she was known not only for...
Irene Baldwin Hartsog
May 30, 2025
Irene Baldwin Hartsog, age 97 of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, in New Bern. Mrs. Hartsog was born on September 4, 1927, in Ashe County to Sidney Nelson Baldwin and Eva Hudler Baldwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dawes C. Hartsog, as well as a sister, Glenna B....
Rev. Winston "Bud" Hill
May 27, 2025
Rev. Winston “Bud” Hill, a beloved pastor, educator, and community servant of the Todd community, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 87.
He was born in Delaware, Ohio on June 15, 1937 to the late Winston Wallace Hill Sr. and Charlotte Hill. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister,...
Shirley A. Hamm
May 27, 2025
Shirley A. Hamm, age 86 of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
She was born on September 20, 1938, in Elkton, Maryland to the late John Lewis and Rachael Mary Spratt Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Clyde Hamm, one son, Mark Allen Hamm, three brothers and five sisters.
Shirley...
Charles Henry Felder Jr.
May 25, 2025
Charles Henry Felder, Jr., age 75, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully at his home on May 25, 2025. Born on January 8, 1950, in Florence, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles Henry Felder, Sr. and Laura Allgood Felder.
Charles was a natural-born salesman who truly loved his work. He excelled as a sales representative and earned...
Sylvia Edwards Hopkins
May 25, 2025
Sylvia Edwards Hopkins, 96, a faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, May 25, 2025, while surrounded by family at Forest Ridge Assisted Living.
She was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, on February 26, 1929, to the late Will Edwards and Winnie Grogan Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
John Wayne Billings
May 24, 2025
John Wayne Billings, age 58 of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. John was born on October 4, 1966 in High Point, North Carolina to Johnny Estel Billings and Mary Ellen Watson Bare. He was preceded in death by his father, step-father, Carl Dean Bare and a brother, Danny Estel Billings.
John was a man...
Memorial Day Service
May 23, 2025
Josh Roten and the staffs of Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens and Badger Funeral Home invite you to the 58th Annual Memorial Day Service and decoration on Sunday, May 25th 2025. The service will begin at 2:30pm in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens on Hwy 221 North in Jefferson.
This annual event gives us a time and place to remember and honor those...
Carl Lee Farmer
May 22, 2025
Willard Carl Farmer, better known as Carl Lee, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 at the Shaire Nursing Center in Lenoir, North Carolina, he was 93 years old. He was born on September 27, 1931 in Creston, North Carolina. Carl was the last of thirteen children born to Willburn and Fannie Osborne Farmer. He was raised in the family...
Margaret Anne Johnson Shinn
May 18, 2025
Margaret Anne Johnson Shinn, age 79, of Crumpler, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. Born in Greeneville, Tennessee, on March 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Sue Jerrell Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Ray Johnson.
Margaret was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and loyal...
James Wiley Greer
May 17, 2025
Rev. James “Jim” Wiley Greer, a faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering devotion, humble service, and heartfelt ministry. He was born in West Virginia on December 11, 1940 to the late James Ballard and Ethel Lee Crum Greer....
Clarence Edward VanDyke
May 16, 2025
Clarence Edward VanDyke, age 87, of Crumpler, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1938, in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Victor John and Minnie VanDyke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Gloria Jean Kennedy VanDyke, as well as all of his siblings.
Clarence...
Naomi Cox Ray
May 13, 2025
Naomi Gay Cox Ray, age 71 of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1953 to Robert Lee Cox and Rhea (Taylor) Cox in the old Taylor home place near Farmers Store at the foot of Pond Mountain. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Charles Cox.
Naomi graduated from Northwest...
Mary Ann Greer
May 12, 2025
Mary Ann Greer, age 77, of Warrensville, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Miss Greer was born in Ashe County to the late Lester and Ethel Ina Elliott Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Greer, Jones Greer and a niece, Ina Barker.
Mary Ann was a...
Allen Powers
May 10, 2025
Mr. Carl Allen Powers, better known as Allen, age 69 of Lansing passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Margate Health & Rehab. Allen farmed most of his life and was a talented woodworker and loved to play his guitar. In the early 70s Allen made a profession of faith and was...
Freda Graybeal
May 8, 2025
Freda Graybeal, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at Forest Ridge Assisted Living in West Jefferson at the age of 92. She was born on July 7, 1932, to the late, William and Freda Ruth Keen McDowell, one of eight children. at the time of her passing. Freda is remembered as...
Gary Griffitts
May 6, 2025
Mr. Gary Griffitts, age 87, of the Sturgills community, passed away peacefully at Ashe Memorial Hospital on May 6th, 2025, with his family at his side. Gary was born on April 9, 1938, in Ashe County to Esther Pennington and Clarence Griffitts. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ann; his sister Maxine Hanks, brothers: Harold, Tony,...
Curtis Aaron "Curt" Cline
May 5, 2025
Curtis A. Cline, age 87 of Lansing, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at home. Mr. Cline was born on May 5, 1938 to the late Braxton and Florence Smith Cline in Taylorsville, NC.
Mr. Cline is survived by his loving wife, Ann Lynn Templeton Cline; a son, Robert Greg Payseur (Rose) of Roanoke, VA; a brother, Larry B. Cline...
Raymond Gary Osborne
May 2, 2025
Raymond Gary Osborne age 87 of Warrensville, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 2, 2025 surrounded by his family at Margate Health and Rehab Center. He was a devoted family man, a loyal friend, and a beloved member of his community. He was born on January 18, 1938 to the late, Arlie Thomas and Hettie Price Osborne. In addition to his...
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