Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Shane Eugene Baldwin age 50 was embraced with his wife, when he won his battle with pulmonary fibrosis on April 18, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his dad, John Baldwin, his paternal and maternal grandparents, 13 aunts and uncles and his father-in-law, Tommy Stidhams.

Shane is survived by his mother, Shirley Baldwin, his...

Apr 17, 2023

Charlie Lee Pugh, age 62 of Crumpler, passed away, Monday, April 17, 2023.  Charlie was born on May 22, 1960 in Ashe County to the late Cecil Dean Pugh and Marie Bishop Pugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Cecil Dean Pugh Jr., and an infant sister. Charlie enjoyed woodworking and was proud to have...

Apr 16, 2023

Iris Carpenter Morphew, age 99 of West Jefferson, NC passed away April 16, 2023.  Iris was born May 15, 1923 in Wellington, OH, the youngest of the 8 children of Mert L. and Iris Carpenter.  She graduated from Wellington High School where she was a member of the band’s percussion section and attended Milwaukee Downer College.  In Wellington, friends...

Apr 15, 2023

Wayne Baldwin was blessed with 78 earthly years and a family who loved him.  He was born on February 15, 1945 to Ed and Nell Baldwin.  On April 15, 2023 after a few years of declining health, Wayne moved to his eternal home.

Wayne grew up in Ashe County with eight brothers and sisters.  They were always...

Apr 15, 2023

Lorraine S. Hurley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1941.  Lorraine is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Lee and Sarah Stidhams, her husband Jack Hurley, and her brother Gaither Stidhams. She is survived by her two sons, Greg Hurley and wife Wendy, Joseph...

Apr 3, 2023

Janine Hagn Howard, 60, passed away on April 3, 2023, in Davenport, FL. She was born March 18, 1963, in Liverpool, NY, to the late, Jack and Thea Howard. As a child, she grew up in upstate New York but later relocated with her parents to the Pittsburgh area. After high school she moved to Florida and graduated college....

Apr 2, 2023

Mr. Lacy Elwood Kilby, age 74 of Millers Creek passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Lacy was born August 16, 1948 in Grayson County, VA to Woodrow and Ruby Owen Kilby.

In addition to...

Mar 30, 2023

Betty Ruth Hart Richardson, age 84 passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Richardson was born August 18, 1938 in Lansing, NC to Luke Lilburn and Anna Mary Wiles Hart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Robert Glenn Richardson, two brothers, Dale Hart and Quinton Hart...

Mar 28, 2023

Joan Stephens Jones, age 89 of Creston, passed away on March 28, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Jones was born on May 29, 1933 in Creston, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Jones, parents, Joseph Spencer and Eula Jackson Stephens, one son, James Roy Jones, one grandson, Eric Presnell, and her siblings,...

Mar 25, 2023

Peggy Jean Barnes Testerman, age 79 of Warrensville, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Watauga Medical Center.  Mrs. Testerman was born on August 15, 1943 in Lenoir, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruthie Barnes, one son, Tracy Testerman and one half-brother, Ralph Gragg.

Peggy enjoyed quilting, sewing, listening to gospel...

Mar 19, 2023

Ronald Mark Bare, better known as Ronnie, age 64 of Moravian Falls passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at The Dunmore Plantation Assisted Living in Dobson, North Carolina.  Mr. Bare was born on May 1, 1958 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Roland Fields and Dorothy Lena Miller Bare.  In addition to his parents Ronnie was...

Mar 8, 2023

David Martin Boyer, Sr. better known as Dave, age 86 of Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Mr. Boyer was born in Pennsylvania on August 20, 1936 to Earl Martin Boyer and Dorothy Troutman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Sue Schmeck, Mary Spade, and...

Mar 6, 2023

Danford R. Jones, daughter of the late Thomas Floyd and Emma Rash Riddle, was born on June 12, 1925. On the Monday morning of March 6, 2023, the Golden Gates Swung open and a gentle voice said, “Come.” At the age of 97 years, 8 months, and 22 days, her life on earth was ended. While we mourn her...

Mar 5, 2023

John Carlton Brandt, better known as “Carl” or “Grumpy,” age 68 of Grassy Creek, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home. Mr. Brandt was born on September 7, 1954, in Pennsylvania to John “Jack” Henry Brandt, Jr. and Jean Austin Brandt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Diana “Elaine” Barker Brandt....

Mar 2, 2023

Shirley Ann Farmer Calhoun, better known as "Ann", age 73 of West Jefferson passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Shirley was born on November 28, 1949 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Elmer Franklin and Lantie Queen Graybeal Farmer.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by three...

Feb 28, 2023

Haynes Junior Baker better known as Junior age 92 of Crumpler, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Junior was born on May 13, 1930 in Maben, West Virginia to the late Hanes Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth Taylor Baker.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel...

Feb 27, 2023

Elder Bobby Horton Absher, age 87 of Crumpler, NC passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home. Bobby was born February 20, 1936 in Ashe County to the late Fields and Mazie Dixon Absher.  Bobby was a masonry teacher at Beaver Creek High School, the Career Center and Ashe Central High School for a total of...

Feb 27, 2023

Rev. Charles “Charlie” Reece McCoy, age 80 of Lansing passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Rev. McCoy was born on December 18, 1942 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late David Riley McCoy and Rosa Marie Graybeal.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Blaine McCoy and one sister, Ruth Neaves....

Feb 22, 2023

Billie Maxine Elliott Johnson, age 96 of West Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Johnson was born on December 14, 1926 in Ashe County to Frank and Bernice Parsons Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Conley Paul Johnson.

Mrs. Johnson liked crafting and...

Feb 20, 2023

Dorothy Dickinson Hansen, age 93 of West Jefferson passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Hansen was born in Queens County, New York on November 11, 1929 to the late James and Lucy Torraville Dickinson.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hansen, son, Mark Hansen...