Obituaries

Mar 16, 2024

   Betsy Kashinsky, a beloved wife, devoted teacher, and passionate advocate, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of 77. Born on January 25, 1947, in Miami, FL, to the late Dewey Clarence and Dorothea Gustus.   

   Betsy's journey was marked by a profound commitment to education and service. Betsy graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree...

Mar 14, 2024

Lewis Marvin Upchurch, Jr., age 85, of Fleetwood, NC passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his home. Mr. Upchurch was born in Hoke County, NC on Wednesday, November 30, 1938 to the late Lewis Marvin Upchurch, Sr., and Mary Susan Spell Upchurch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Susan...

Mar 13, 2024

Winnie Lee Taylor, age 70 of West Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Winnie was born on June 6, 1953, in the serene landscapes of Ashe County, North Carolina, to the late Von Raymond and Ennis Ina Parsons Wyatt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Gale...

Mar 10, 2024

Robert John Morgan, fondly known as Bobby, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home.  Bobby was born on January 5, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to the late John and Lovey Panko Morgan.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Susan “Suzie” Flick Morgan.

Mr. Morgan's life was...

Mar 6, 2024

Dennis Paul Trainor Sr. passed away at his home in Lansing, North Carolina on March 6, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of dedication and service.

Mr. Trainor was born on June 18, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Miriam Garrison Trainor...

Mar 6, 2024

Sylvia Dumont Martel, passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 88 at Generations of Ashe Assisted Living, in West Jefferson, NC. She was born on November 3, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine, to the late, Emile and Armosa Blais Dumont.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Roland Martel,...

Mar 6, 2024

Cline Joseph Osborne, at 94 years old, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Lou Ashley Osborne, daughter Carolyn Ann Osborne, his parents Arlie and Hettie Osborne, sister Mary Belle Strange, brothers Paul (Mary Nell) Osborne, David (Lucille) Osborne, Riley Osborne.

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Mar 4, 2024

Ella Pennington Baldwin age 93 of West Jefferson, passed  away Monday morning, March 4, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 23, 1930 in the Little Laurel Community to the late Clint and Lillie Jones Pennington. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, three brothers, Blaine Pennington of Delaware,...

Mar 4, 2024

Rebecca Ann Jones of Jefferson, North Carolina, peacefully departed from this world on March 4, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1950, in Whitetop, Virginia to the late Lonnie Ray and Inus Farmer Wyatt.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Taylor. Rebecca led a quiet and private life, but...

Mar 1, 2024

Rita Lynn Elliott, age 59, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Carl Manley Elliott and Martha Gwen Mullis Elliott on Sunday, July 5, 1964, in Ashe County. Ms. Elliott was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lansing, NC, and was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in...

Feb 29, 2024

Doris Ilene Keller, 86 years, died on February 29, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina. Doris was born March 12, 1938 near North English, Iowa, a twin daughter of John G. and Gladys U. (VanDee Kerkove) Keller.

She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Catholic High School in Harper, Iowa in 1956. Doris committed her life...

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon Lynn Miller, age 68, of Jefferson, the Glendale Springs Community, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her residence. She peacefully departed, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of warmth and kindness. She was born in Ashe County on October 1, 1955. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Miller and mother, Muriel Mash...

Feb 29, 2024

Louise Walker Osborne, age 78 of West Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Atrium Health in Cabarrus. Mrs. Osborne was born on November 4, 1945 in Robbinsville, NC to Woodrow and Alma Lemmons Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, Arbadella Walker and a brother, Carroll Walker.

A proud...

Feb 27, 2024

Ronnie Bruce Elliott, age 67, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1956 to the late Garland Bruce and Geraldine Calhoun Elliott.

Ronnie found joy in life's simple pleasures, particularly through fishing, vegetable gardening, and woodworking. His dedication to his faith was evident in...

Feb 27, 2024

Brenda Sue Senter Waddell, age 76 of Crumpler, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation in Boone. Mrs. Waddell was born on July 27, 1947 in Jefferson to Earl and Ruth Phipps Senter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward Waddell, and a brother, Bill Senter.

After graduating...

Feb 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Shepherd Baldwin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on April 30, 1946, in Grayson County, VA, to the late Charlie and Lura Shepherd. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Patricia Dawn Baldwin.

Patricia's life was...

Feb 18, 2024

Jack Allen Baldwin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and esteemed member of his community, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital at 93 years old.  Mr. Baldwin was born on April 10, 1930 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late, Wiley Cleve and Fannie Neaves Baldwin.  In addition to his parents Jack was also...

Feb 17, 2024

Iona Maxine Alexander Miller, age 96, passed away peacefully at Forest Ridge Assisted Living Center in West Jefferson on February 17.  She was born in Ashe County, the youngest daughter of Shubal Vance Alexander and Myrtle Ballou Alexander of Crumpler. In addition to her parents, Maxine was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Paul Miller; by an infant brother, Hoke,...

Feb 17, 2024

Sarah Rash, age 38 of West Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, February 17, at her home. Sarah was born on October 19, 1985 in Dover, Delaware to Billy Joe Childress and Sarah Carico Blevins.  She was preceded in death by her step-father Ricky Lee Blevins, sister, Tammy Lynn Childress as well as all of her grandparents.  James and Sarah...

Feb 15, 2024

Bobbie Lee Maye Lewis age 88 of West Jefferson passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Lewis was born in Ashe County on June 10, 1935 to the late William Estel and Ethel Eldreth May. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, her husband, Lee "Pete" Lewis and all...