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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.
George Steven Koen, Jr.
Apr 7, 2025
George Steven Koen, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Purlear, NC on April 7, 2025. George was born on September 20, 1944 in Jefferson, NC. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home, his daughter Valerie Pierce and husband, Jason Pierce, of Coarsegold, CA; and his son, Michael Koen of Atascadero, CA; his...
Janice Elizabeth Neely
Apr 4, 2025
Janice Elizabeth Neely, a beloved member of her community, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the NC Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born on September 15, 1933, in Friendship, Arkansas, Janice was a radiant spirit whose life was marked by her unwavering faith and kindness. Preceding her in death are her cherished parents, Lloyd and Neoma Pringle Fowler,...
Maude Burgess Shatley
Mar 30, 2025
Maude Burgess Shatley, age 94 of West Jefferson passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Shatley was born in Ashe County on Sunday, September 21, 1930 to the late George Oscar and Golda Miller Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Shatley; her stepmother,...
Sharon Miller Trivett
Mar 30, 2025
Sharon Miller Trivett age 78 of West Jefferson passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Trivett was born in Ashe County on Friday, September 20, 1946 to the late Ambrose and Ola McNeill Miller. She was preceded in death by her Father, Ambrose Miller, mother, Ola McNeill Miller Greer, brother, Blaine Miller, three sisters, Naomi Hartzog, Mildred...
Felicitas Bugarin M.D.
Mar 29, 2025
Felicitas Bugarin, M.D. of Deep Gap, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 89. Felicitas was born on March 7, 1936, in Manila, Philippines to the late Felixberto De la Cruz and Fausta Federigan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, José Santos, M.D., a brother, Freddie...
Mary Mina Foreman
Mar 28, 2025
Mary Mina Rutberg Foreman, was born on July 5, 1930, in Lewiston, Idaho. She peacefully departed this world on March 28, 2025, at Margate Health & Rehab in Jefferson, North Carolina.
Mary was a woman of immense talent and passion, known for her beautiful paintings and her nurturing garden, which flourished under her attentive care. Her artistic spirit not only filled...
Rev. David Monroe Sexton
Mar 28, 2025
Rev. David Monroe Sexton, age 76, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Forest Ridge Assisted Living. He was born on July 25, 1948, in Ashe County to the late Ezekiel Z. Sexton and Virginia Bowers Sexton.
David honorably served his country in the United States Army and later in the Army National Guard, where he attained...
Cathy Perry Shaw
Mar 28, 2025
Cathy Perry Shaw, age 69 of Lansing passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Jefferson. Mrs. Shaw was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on May 23, 1955 to the late Elbert and Avis Ham Perry. In addition to her parents Cathy was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Pastor Dean...
Bobby G. Austin
Mar 27, 2025
Bobby G. Austin, age 85 of Mouth of Wilson, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. He was born on July 19, 1939, in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Don and Mildred McMillan Austin.
Bobby was a cherished husband, brother, and grandfather who loved his family above all else. He found great pleasure...
Patsy Jewel Patrick
Mar 24, 2025
Patsy Jewel Lewis Patrick, passed away peacefully in her home in Creston on March 24, 2025, she was 73 years old. Patsy was born on March 18, 1952 in Ashe County, North Carolina. She was a beloved member of her family and community, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Patsy was the daughter of Roy and Euzella Eastridge...
Jean Elizabeth Eller
Mar 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Jean Elizabeth Eller, who went home to be with the Lord in her Grassy Creek home on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on September 5, 1929, in Bayview, Maryland, Jean was the cherished youngest of three...
Louise Miller DiVenere
Mar 22, 2025
Louise Miller DiVenere, age 80, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born in Ashe County on April 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Helen Miller. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter DiVenere.
She is survived by her daughters, Angie Stansberry and...
Annie Wood Brown
Mar 22, 2025
Annie Wood Brown, 101, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Ashe Family Care Homes. She was born on April 29, 1923, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Clifford and Eunice Goodman Wood. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Brown all of her brothers and...
Linda Sue Miller
Mar 20, 2025
Linda Sue Miller, born on July 4, 1947, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home in West Jefferson on March 20, 2025. She was a dedicated educator whose passion for teaching spanned an impressive 41 years. Linda held a master's degree in education, having pursued her studies at East Tennessee State University and Appalachian State University. Her...
Ryan Badger Houck
Mar 19, 2025
Ryan Badger Houck, age 44, of Fleetwood, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home. Ryan was born on September 20, 1980 in Watauga County to Michael Dean Houck and Rebecca Badger Houck.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Erma Badger and Dean and Jean Houck.
Ryan is survived by his wife, Devon,...
Teresa Ann Eldreth
Mar 17, 2025
Teresa Ann Eldreth, age 54, of Lansing, North Carolina, passed away on March 7, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1970, in Ashe County, to the late Denver and Arlene VanDyke Eldreth. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a sister Norma Stuart (Edwin), one brother, Bobby Eldreth and nephew, Mark Stuart.
Teresa was a...
Buster Barker
Mar 17, 2025
Buster Barker, born on January 28, 1969, in Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He is remembered as a loving father, brother, and an exceptional friend who cherished the time spent with his family and friends.
Buster was a talented mechanic, known for his skill and dedication to his craft. He particularly took...
Patricia Ann Spencer Stamper Wyatt
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Spencer Stamper Wyatt, age 77, of Lansing, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home. She was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, on October 11, 1947, to the late John Troy and Helen Weaver Spencer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Vaughn Stamper, and two brothers,...
Ronald Carey Sebastian "Ronnie"
Mar 14, 2025
Ronald Carey Sebastian, better known as Ronnie, age 77 of Crumpler passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home. He was born in Grayson County, VA, on May 30, 1947 to the late Wallace Gray and Glenna Clyde Cornett Sebastian. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Greer, and a...
Elder Floyd South
Mar 12, 2025
Elder Floyd F. South, age 90, of West Jefferson, peacefully entered into the presence of the Savior he so faithfully preached about on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Born in Ashe County on Thursday, February 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Frelin and Esther Burgess South. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved...
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