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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.
Ella Mae Greer Francis
Jan 11, 2025
Ella Mae Greer Francis, 71, of Grassy Creek, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Ashe Memorial Hospital.
Ella Mae was born on April 6, 1953, in Wayne County, West Virginia, to the late James Ballard and Ethel Crum Greer. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Dale Francis, a...
Robert “Bob” Lee Davis
Jan 11, 2025
Robert Lee Davis, better known as Bob, age 93 of Lansing passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at his home. Mr. Davis was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on January 5, 1932 to the late Bruner James and Bina Mayberry Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Rolin “Buck” Davis and wife Mary Stansberry...
Elaine Rodriguez
Jan 8, 2025
Elaine Rodriguez, a cherished member of her family and a beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, in Sparta, North Carolina. She was born on June 12, 1957, in Jefferson, North Carolina, where she created many fond memories that would carry her throughout her life.
Elaine had a deep love for animals, particularly her faithful companion, Princess,...
Joseph Donnie Scott
Jan 7, 2025
Joseph Donnie Scott, better known as “JD” , age 75 of Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home. JD was born July 22, 1949 in Ashe County to the late Joseph Howard Scott and Ruth Wilcox Scott.
JD worked hard all his life. The last 44 years, he worked in the sawmill industry. He loved spending time with...
James “Dawg” Carey Wood
Jan 6, 2025
James Carey Wood, better known as “Dawg,” age 65, of West Jefferson, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1960 in Rome, Georgia to Donald and Connie Duke Wood. He was preceded in death by his father.
Born with a deep appreciation for life and service, he proudly served his country as a B-52 Crew...
Deborah Elaine Gantt Fishel
Dec 30, 2024
Deborah Elaine Gantt Fishel passed away December 30, 2024 at her home in Grassy Creek, NC. Debbie was born May 19, 1950 to John Pinkney Gantt and Marjorie Tate Gantt. She adored her mother, who died tragically when Debbie was only 9. Debbie graduated from Freedom High School in Morganton in 1968. From there she attended Gardner Webb University where...
Shirley Gail Wood
Dec 30, 2024
Shirley Gail Wood was born May 7, 1936 to Earl and Stella Bare Wood. She grew up on Mill Creek Rd in Fleetwood with her brothers Norman, Cecil and WR and her sisters Mae, Sylvia, Mamie, and Ardna—along with all the other family and friends up and down Mill Creek.
Later in life, she married Donald Sheets, who also precedes her...
Howard "Beecher" Monroe Friesland
Dec 29, 2024
Howard Monroe Friesland, better known as "Beecher," passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. Mr. Friesland was born on August 5, 1940 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Emmitt an Ila Clara Parsons Friesland. Known for his kind heart and love for people, Beecher touched the lives of everyone he met.
Beecher...
Donna Goodman Blevins
Dec 27, 2024
Mrs. Donna Goodman Blevins age 65 of Millers Creek, NC passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home after an extended battle with kidney disease. Donna was born on September 22, 1959 in Ashe County to Bill and Ann Goodman. Donna will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Mrs. Blevins is survived by husband Cecil Blevins and...
Roger Wayne Hipp
Dec 21, 2024
Roger Wayne Hipp, 59, of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, on September 21, 1965 to Jerold and Joy Carlsen Hipp, Roger’s life was one of boundless curiosity, love, and appreciation for the beauty of the world around him. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerold Hipp.
Roger...
Willow Greay Wyrick Dishman
Dec 21, 2024
Willow Greay Wyrick Dishman, 96, of Jefferson, passed away on December 21, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Born on November 22, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Annie Bell Bare Wyrick.
She was preceded in death by her parents, devoted husband, Mont Dishman; two sons, Ricky Dishman Sr. and Jimmy Dishman; five sisters, Leona Black, Dema Minton,...
Beverly Kim Nunn
Dec 16, 2024
Beverly Kim Nunn, born on June 11, 1965, in Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at Glenbridge Health and Rehab in Boone, North Carolina. Beverly is remembered as a cherished daughter and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Robert Wesley Nunn and...
Kenneth Edward Weaver
Dec 16, 2024
Kenneth Edward Weaver, a devoted roofer by trade, passed away on December 16, 2024, in Statesville, North Carolina. Kenneth was born on May 16, 1961, in Washington, DC to the late Ralph and Minnie Effie Weaver. Kenneth lived a life marked by hard work and dedication to his craft.
Throughout his career, Kenneth made significant contributions as a skilled roofer, earning...
Mitchell Charles Hart
Dec 15, 2024
Mitchell Charles Hart, lovingly known as "Monk," passed away at his home on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 71. Born in Ashe County to the late Luther and Mable Clark Hart, Monk lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and a deep love for his family and the outdoors.
Monk dedicated 38 years of service to Sprague...
Ima Jean Ford
Dec 12, 2024
Ima Jean Ford, age 83 of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, passed away December 12, 2024, at Alleghany Nursing Center. She was born on June 11, 1941, in Three Top, NC to the late John Rash and Mable Wheatly Rash.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Thurman Ford of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. Her...
Carol Ann Stierwalt
Dec 11, 2024
Carol Ann (Bowen) Stierwalt, born on September 8, 1961, in Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 in Lowell, NC. She was the cherished daughter of Robert and Shirley Bowen, who preceded her in death.Carol is survived by her beloved son, Christopher Stierwalt, and his spouse, Krystal, as well as her four treasured grandchildren: Shaun, Christopher, Lilly,...
Helen Marie Testerman Roark
Dec 10, 2024
Helen Testerman Roark, age 98 of West Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Roark was a retiree of Leviton Manufacturing Company.
She was born on November 17, 1926 in Ashe County to Avery Testerman and Maggie Jones Testerman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sylvester Roark of West Jefferson;...
Wilma Blevins Pruitt
Dec 9, 2024
Wilma Blevins Pruitt, age 66, of Lansing passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Wilma was born on November 9, 1958, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Charlie and Ottie Brown Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kristin Nicole Pruitt, two sisters, Anna Lee Heiber...
Alice Johnson Turnmire
Dec 3, 2024
Alice Johnson Turnmire, a devoted Christian and beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, earned her heavenly reward on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. Alice was born on May 26, 1951 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Clarence and Georgia Bell Bowers Johnson.
Alice’s life was a testament to her hardworking, compassionate, and caring nature. While she was...
Dale Baldwin
Dec 3, 2024
Dale Baldwin, age 93, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born, Jackie Dale Baldwin in West Jefferson on May 12, 1931, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Caroline Goodman Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother; five brothers, Ron, Rad, Dean,...
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