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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.
Lynn Marie
Apr 6, 2025
Lynn Marie, age 60 of Riverhead, NY passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025 at the Kanas Hospice Center in West Hampton Beach, NY. She was born in Concord, Mass. on July 10, 1964 to Anthony III & Joanna Maglione.
Lynn was known for her talent and creativity, she was a floral designer after winning first place in the NY State...
Dorsey Arnold Pruitt
Aug 20, 2025
Dorsey Arnold Pruitt, age 88, of Crumpler, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1937, in Ashe County to the late Alfred Talmadge and Liza Ellen Blevins Arnold. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Delphine McMillan and Loraine Hutchinson as well...
Mabel Pennington McMillan
Aug 16, 2025
Mabel McMillan, age 92, of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 with her beloved daughter, Eika, son-in-law, Jeff, and grandson, Forrest, by her side.
She was born January 22, 1933 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to the late Federico and Matlide Pennington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Federico Pennington.
She was...
Mayra Martin
Aug 16, 2025
Mayra Martin, age 61, of Hialeah, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. Miss Martin was born on August 21, 1963, in Havana, Cuba, to Pedro Martin and Mirta Fleita Hernandez.
Miss Martin is survived by her mother, Mirta Fleita Hernandez of Hialeah Gardens, Florida; one brother, Eddie Martin of Miami, Florida; two sisters, Teresa Leal...
Josephine Atwood Reeves
Aug 16, 2025
Mrs. Josephine Atwood Reeves, age 96 of Laurel Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 atForest Ridge Assisted Living.Josephine was born on September 16, 1928 to the late Welborn and Maggie Hoppers Atwood. In additionto her parents, she was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Hazel Atwood and Earl Atwood; a half-sister, Laurie Atwood Pruitt; three sisters, Ruby Darnell,...
Ervil Trivette
Aug 13, 2025
Ervil Edison Trivette, age 82, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born November 28, 1942 to the late Russell and Viola Trivette. In addition to his parents, Ervil was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Trivette; grandchildren, Rachel Trivette, Stephen Trivette; sister, Betty Winebarger; brothers, Cisco Jack Trivette, Roy Trivette, and...
Earnest Phil Howell
Aug 12, 2025
Earnest Phil Howell better known as Phil age 66 of Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Ashe County on June 22, 1959 to the late Earnest McKinley and Ella Jean Patrick Howell.
“Pops” attended Beaver Creek High School before earning his degree in Radio Broadcasting in 1979. He began his...
Gypsy Eileen Ellison
Aug 11, 2025
On August 11, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Gypsy Eileen Ellison, left us on the same day we met her, marking a brief but impactful chapter in the lives of those who loved her.
She is survived by her devoted mother, Sierra Neaves of Lansing, and her father, Donnie Ellison of Boone. Gypsy also leaves behind her siblings, Nicholas,...
Virginia Emerson Elliott
Aug 9, 2025
Virginia Emerson Elliott, age 84 of Lansing, departed from this world peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center in Independence, Virginia. She was born in Lansing on Sunday, June 1, 1941 to the late Larry Woodrow and Hattie Lou Waddell Emerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Marlene Absher Brooks
Aug 4, 2025
Marlene Absher Brooks, age 72 of Crumpler, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born in Ashe County on Friday, December 19, 1952 to the late, Clarence Clayton and Jessie Leona Severt Absher.
Marlene was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, which brought her the greatest joy....
Florence Powers
Aug 2, 2025
Florence Ella Barker Powers, age 88, of Warrensville passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Generations Ashe Assisted Living Center. Florence was born May 10, 1937, in Ashe County to Glenn and Eunice Yates Barker. In addition to her parents, Florence was preceded in death by four brothers: Thomas, Jackson, John, and Billy Joe Barker, and one sister: Mary Lee...
Wendell Linza Church
Jul 22, 2025
Wendell Linza Church age 82 of Archdale, North Carolina, formerly of Ashe County passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Wendell was born on September 15, 1942, in Ashe County, NC to the late Roe Church and Blanche Cheek Church. In addition to his parents, two sisters, Margie Warrell and Genna Gay...
Erma Virginia Howell Weaver
Jul 21, 2025
Erma Virginia Howell Weaver, age 91, of Blacksburg, Virginia, formerly of Ashe County passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1934, in Washington County, Virginia one of seven children born to the late Charles Samson and Stella Mae Brooks Howell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank...
Betty Townsend Dancy Cole
Jul 10, 2025
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Betty Townsend Dancy Cole, age 84, of Vilas, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 17, 1941, in Watauga County, North Carolina, to the late Henry Clay and Pearl Greer Pennell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
Barbara Ann Morrison
Jul 5, 2025
Barbara Ann Morrison, age 81, of West Jefferson, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was born on September 14, 1943, in West Virginia to the late John and Thelma Williamson Stratton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Hann.
Barbara lived a life full...
Kenny James Blevins
Jul 2, 2025
Kenny James Blevins, age 55, of Sparta, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born on October 17, 1969, in Ashe County, Kenny lived a life rooted in faith, kindness, and selflessness.
Kenny's faith and family were the cornerstones of his life. He cherished his mother dearly and was...
Beatrice "Beady" Blevins
Jul 1, 2025
Beatrice “Beady” Blevins, age 94, of the Long Branch community in Lansing, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Beady was born on April 30, 1931, in Ashe County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Oscar and Lucretia Black Gilley, sister, Blanche Surber, and her...
Tina Annette Lewis
Jun 24, 2025
Tina Annette Lewis, of West Jefferson, age 60, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2025, with family and friends by her side.
Tina will be remembered as a loving mother, a devoted friend, and treasured daughter. She was known for her thoughtful gestures and warm and caring nature, always handing out complements and ready to lend a hand to support others...
Jerrie Michelle Holland
Jun 20, 2025
Jerrie Michelle Holland, age 44, of Creston, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home. Jerrie was born on September 2, 1980 in Catawba County to the late Jeffery Clyde Holland and Pamela Cook Boughman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by all of her grandparents as well as her step-father, Denis Ray...
Annie Juanita Blevins Mullis
Jun 20, 2025
Annie Juanita Blevins Mullis, age 94, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born on July 19, 1930, in Wilkes County, Annie was the daughter of Edgar and Carrie Elliott Blevins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, William Carl Mullis; her sisters, Irene Blevins, Edna Shumate, and Pauline Church; and her brothers,...
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