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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.
Frank James Weaver
Jul 1, 2024
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Frank James Weaver, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 1, 2024, in Blacksburg, VA. He was born on March 27, 1927, in Grayson County, VA to the late Winfield and Polly Goss Weaver. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Kay Krause. sisters, Pat, Winni, Mary, Ruth and...
Lucy Jean Flannery Riddle
Jun 26, 2024
Lucy Jean Flannery Riddle, age 86, of West Jefferson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Margate Health and Rehab.
Lucy was born in Beaverdam Township, Watauga County, North Carolina, on June 22, 1938 to Daniel Boone and Mamie Lee Flannery. She was married on January 16, 1954 to Marvin Dale Riddle in Clifton, North Carolina. Lucy...
Mark Anthony Miller
Jun 22, 2024
Mark Anthony” Fireball” Miller, 63, passed away on June 22 2024, at home surrounded by many family and friends. Born April 14, 1961 in Bluefield, West Virginia and spent his childhood growing up in McLean and Manassas, Virginia. Mark worked as an Automotive Technician most of his life. He spent most weekends doing what he loved. Racing at Old Dominion...
David “Dave” Michael Kuklentz
Jun 21, 2024
David Michael Kuklentz, known to all as Dave, passed away peacefully near the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of his favorite places on earth. Dave was born on July 1, 1970, in Vestal, NY, the son of Richard and Marylou Kuklentz and the late Jane Schmock. He was 53 years old.
Dave was a man of many talents and passions. He held...
Teddy Wilcox
Jun 20, 2024
Teddy Junior Wilcox, age 79 of Warrensville, North Carolina passed peacefully to his eternal home on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born in Ashe County on July 27, 1944 to the late Birchem and Orpha Hart Wilcox.
Teddy, whose passion for fishing, defined his life from an early age, beginning on his mother's lap. Fishing was more than a hobby;...
Estella Irene Blevins Powers Goss
Jun 20, 2024
SERVICES ARE POSTPONED. THEY WILL BE RESCHEDULED.
Estella was with us until just days before her 99th birthday celebration. She was a lifelong native of Ashe County, NC and lifelong member of Lansing Presbyterian Church where she was the pianist for many years. After early high school graduation, she attended Appalachian State Teachers College and graduated at the young age of...
Norma Lee Jones Lewis
Jun 18, 2024
Norma Lee Lewis, age 80 of Crumpler passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.
Norma was born July 10, 1943 in Ashe County to the late William Henry Jones and Esther Marie Graybeal Jones. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Burl Lewis, brother, Bob Graybeal, sister-in-law, Verda Graybeal, and a nephew, Timothy Graybeal.
Norma was...
Bernard "Buck" Charles Miller
Jun 14, 2024
Bernard Charles Miller, affectionately known as “Buck”, of Lansing, NC passed away Friday, June 14th, 2024, at Ashe Memorial Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by family.
Bernard was born in Ashe County to the late Connie Lee Miller and Mary Lea Barker Miller. After high school he moved to PA to begin work. He owned and operated a mushroom farming...
Margaret Sue Combs
Jun 13, 2024
Margaret Sue Combs, age 70, of Ashe County, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Born on April 13, 1954, to the late Grover Franklin and Lula Fay Oliver Combs, Margaret lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a...
Dickey Jerrald Johnson
Jun 10, 2024
Dickey Jerrald Johnson, born on April 4, 1941, passed away on June 10, 2024 at the age of 83. Known for his mischievous childhood and adventurous spirit, Dickey led a life full of remarkable experiences and dedicated hard work.Dickey’s early years were characterized by a playful and mischievous nature, setting the tone for a life lived with zest and curiosity....
Ronnie Glenn King
Jun 8, 2024
Ronnie Glenn King, age 70, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024. Born on October 4, 1953, in Ashe County, NC, Ronnie was the beloved son of the late Charles Arthur and Adron Howell King.
Ronnie is survived by his devoted wife, Angelee Shepherd King, who was his steadfast companion in life. He is also survived by his...
William Thomas Lackey
Jun 6, 2024
William Thomas Lackey, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away on June 6, 2024 after a short two month battle with NSCLC and other associated issues. He was 78. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dot (née Dorothy Cook), daughter Lisa Johnson (Charles), and son Todd (Joni), granddaughter Gabrielle Johnson, great granddaughter Navy, as well as brothers Randall S. (Abby),...
James Ronald "Jim" Walters
Jun 4, 2024
James Ronald Walters, better known as "Jim", age 75 of West Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mr. Walters was born on February 16, 1949 in Norfolk, VA to Charles Ernest Walters and Teresa Melba Broom Walters. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Walters.
Mr. Walters is survived...
Mary Lou Thompson Yow
Jun 1, 2024
Mary Lou Thompson Yow, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at Rose Glen Manor at the age of 95. She was born on March 23, 1929, in Ashe County, North Carolina, to the late Eugene H. and Stella Little Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her three brothers.
Mary Lou’s life journey led...
Danny Ray Tedder
May 23, 2024
Danny Ray Tedder, age 74 of Warrensville, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on November 10, 1949 to the late Charles Ray and Nellie Keene Tedder, Danny was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, father in-law and friend to many. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, wife Linda...
Percy Eugene Calloway, Jr.
May 22, 2024
Percy Eugene Calloway Jr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 85. Eugene was born April 8, 1939, in Washington, North Carolina to Percy Eugene Calloway Sr. and Mildred Beacham Calloway. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his lovely wife of over 40 years, Darlene Grogan Calloway who...
Mabel Barker Roten
May 21, 2024
Mabel Barker Roten, age 64, of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born and raised in Ashe County to the late William Worth and Ossie Rebecca Miller Barker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant sister and her husband, Leonard Clayton “L.C.” Roten. Mabel was a beloved member of her community, known...
Joann Jones
May 15, 2024
Joann Jones, age 90 of Todd passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born in Watauga County to the late, Ed Finley and Elsie Mae Miller Jones. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and her husband, Basil Jones on September 9, 2023. She was a member of South Fork Baptist Church.Joann...
Carolyn Sue Eldreth
May 15, 2024
Carolyn Sue Eldreth, age 59, of Lansing, left this world on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Duke University Medical Center. Carolyn was born on December 13, 1964 to the late Junior Ray and Julia Elizabeth Treadway Eldreth. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a nephew, Colton Ray Eldreth and a sister, Kathy Eldreth Miller.
She was...
Cynthia Celeste Goodman
May 11, 2024
Cynthia Celeste Goodman, better known as Cindy age 55 of Lansing passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home. Cindy was born on November 23, 1968 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Bill McMillan, her paternal grandparents, Leroy and Grace McMillan, and maternal grandparents, Will and Maude Blevins as well...
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