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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.
Anne Perry Taylor
Jul 20, 2024
Cornelia Anne Perry Kessler Taylor (Anne) age 75, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024 at Forest Ridge Assisted Living in West Jefferson, NC after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She showed courage, strength, and resolve to the very end.
Anne was a warm, kind, gracious, respectful, down-to-earth Southern lady. She had a warm smile, infectious laugh and a strong sense...
Jerry "Bud" Jones
Jul 18, 2024
Jerry "Bud" Jones, a cherished member of Greens Chapel Baptist Church, has peacefully passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1949, in Jefferson, NC, to the late Thomas Howard and Faye Barker Jones. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Pruitt and...
Judy Bell Reeves
Jul 15, 2024
Judy Bell Reeves, age 81, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Margate Health and Rehab. She was born on February 25, 1943, in Ashe County to Arthur and Georgia McNeil Bell.
Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilber Wayne "Bill" Reeves, her parents Arthur and Georgia Bell, and her brothers, Benny Bell...
S. Dianne Martin
Jul 14, 2024
S. Dianne Martin, age 80, of Statesville, NC formerly of Todd, NC, passed away on July 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Montgomery, AL on June 29, 1944, she was the cherished daughter of the late Henry Waters and Arlene S. King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Waters "Buddy"...
Gail Harold Dancy Jr.
Jul 11, 2024
Gail Harold Dancy Jr., age 71, of Laurel Springs passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Margate Health and Rehab. He was born on January 14, 1953 in Ashe County, North Carolina to his parents Gail Harold Dancy Sr. and Gladys Brown Dancy Austin. He was preceded in death by his father.
Gail was known for his love of automobiles,...
Jeffery Wade Caudill
Jul 7, 2024
Jeffery Wade Caudill, passed away peacefully at his home in West Jefferson on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was 63 years old.Born in West Jefferson, Jeffery was the son of the late Wade and Thelma Sawyer Caudill. He was born and raised in Ashe County, where he developed a deep love for the mountains he called home.
He is survived by...
Peggy Bieber
Jul 5, 2024
Peggy Bieber lived a life many would have never survived. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Irish/Sicilian parents, she was one child out of four. As her parents were not equipped to handle so many children, like many others she was raised by her older siblings, Joseph and Joann. When it came time for her to be a big...
Leonard Junior Michael
Jul 4, 2024
Leonard Junior Michael age 83 of Jefferson passed away Thursday July 4, 2024, at Margate Health and Rehab. He was born November 16, 1940, in Meat Camp. A son of the late Carnie Michael and Anna Mae Manley Michael Goodman. He lived most of his life in Wilkes County where he was employed with Holly Farms and Tyson Foods for...
Larry Davis Harrison
Jul 1, 2024
Larry Davis Harrison, age 76, of Yadkinville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024 at his home. He was born December 17, 1947 to the late William Clinton "Jack" and Sudie Wilma Sparks Harrison in Surry County. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Hartman, step-son, Joseph Dillard Jones, Jr., and wife Linda...
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...
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