All Obituaries

Clarence Elbert Greer, age 96 of Jefferson died Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. Born in Ashe County on December 7, 1921 to Hilton Lafayette and Maude Dixon Greer. He was preceded in death by his parents, all his brothers and sisters, three wives and his son, Kenny Norris. Clarence was a member of Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church and loved to read his Bible. He enjoyed watching baseball and giving to various charities. Mr. Greer is survived by, four sons, Norman Greer of...

  Pansy Miller Jones, age 93, of West Jefferson, passed away Thursday afternoon at her home after a short illness.  Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. After the service, the family will receive friends at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.  Mrs. Jones was born in Wilkes County on March 14, 1925, to the late Jonas and Margaret Shepherd Miller. She was a member of North Beaver Baptist Church. She was an avid...

Matthew Lee Robbins, age 34 of West Jefferson, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Robbins was born September 30, 1983.  Matthew was employed at AEV and also worked at Zaloo’s Canoes in the summer.  He loved fishing on the river and spending time with his dogs, Swagger and Apollo.  Matthew was known for his big heart and easy going nature, he was always a help to others and will be dearly missed.  Funeral services will be held...

Fairley Ray Davis, age 70 of Lansing died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  Mr. Davis was born Monday, August 11, 1947 in Ashe County to the late Ted and Arlene Greer Davis.  In addition to his parents Fairley was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jackson and Billy Davis.  Mr. Davis was a devoted husband, brother, father and grandfather.  He treasured his time spent with family especially with his grandchildren.  Fairley...

Spencer Pennington, age 83, of Warrensville, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson. He was born November 12, 1934 in Ashe County to Thomas and Esther Jones Pennington. Mr. Pennington was preceded in death by his father; his wife, Danford Parker Pennington; brothers, Raymond and Joe Pennington and sister, Opal Myers. Surviving are his daughters, Maria Swartzwelder and husband Tom of Purlear, Susie Hardin and husband Rick of Warrensville,...

Rebecca Jane Badger Houck, 68, of North Wilkesboro, passed away following a lengthy illness at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson on Friday, August 3, 2018.  Becky, as she was most well know, was born in Ashe County on December 13, 1949 to James A. and Erma Hart Badger.  She was a graduate of the UNC-Charlotte School of Nursing and obtained a Masters’ Degree from ASU.  During her nursing career, she taught and was co-founder of the nursing program at Wilkes...

Edward Frye, age 58 of West Jefferson died on Friday, August 3, 2018 at his home. Mr. Frye was born on November 12, 1959 in Hinton, WV to William and Margaret Romanelly Frye. He worked as an auto mechanic. Mr. Frye is survived by: his wife, Lisa Lawrence Frye; one daughter, Miriah Trivett of West Jefferson; three sons, Andy Eller of Jefferson, Chad Eller and Will Frye, both of West Jefferson; his mother, Margaret Frye of Ohio; four brothers, Jackie Ayers of Virginia, Robert...

James Michael McMillian age 60 of West Jefferson, died Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Davidson Hospice House.  Mr. McMillian was born January 15, 1958 in Lenoir to James David and Shirley Day McMillian.  He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Brenda Kay Carson. James served in the US Navy as a radar operator on a destroyer.  His many hobbies included fishing, music, reading, working on clocks and automobiles.  He loved taking trips in his convertible with his dog,...

Michael Dean Walton age 65 of West Jefferson, died Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Margate Health and Rebab Center.  Mr. Walton was born January 24, 1953 in Ashe County to the late Coy and Connie Houck Walton.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Bobby Walton.  Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing and enjoying nature.  He was an avid NASCAR fan.  Celebration of life services will be held a later...

William A. Kennedy, better known as Bill (Mooresville, Jefferson) passed away July 28, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer.  Bill graduated from Duke University in 1974, and UNC-CH School of Law in 1977.  He worked for Integon Life Insurance Corp. (Winston Salem) and then for Elledge Group, Inc. (Statesville).  He was predeceased by his parents, A.C. Kennedy and Polly Kennedy and by a sister, Sharon.  He is survived by his brother, Dwight A. Kennedy (Mooresville,...