All Obituaries

Lenna Raye Craven Gray, 86, passed away on December 6, 2019 after a valiant battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Unmitigated love and devotion from her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.  The family will host a Gathering of Remembrance 3:00-5:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Badger Funeral Home, 300 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC.  Lenna was born to the late Gene and Grace Craven, in the Wagoner Community of...

James Emory Spencer, age 80 of Mouth of Wilson, VA died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Spencer was born June 26, 1939 in Grayson County, Virginia to Marvin and Lanta Sturgill Spencer.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by; brother, William “Mack” Spencer and sisters, Lorraine Spencer Williams and Thelma Spencer McGraw.  James was an avid member of Wolf Knob Baptist Church.  He enjoyed hunting, raising dogs and visiting on...

Harlie Junior Taylor age 79 of Jefferson died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Taylor was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, November 13, 1940 to the late Willie Oscar and Susie Elizabeth McCormick Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna JoAnne Jones Taylor. He was a member of Apple Grove Baptist Church. Harlie enjoyed fishing especially crappy fishing, and loved any kind of televised sports. Mr. Taylor is survived by: one brother,...

Simone Lucia McLain Avery, age 78 of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Avery was born September 23, 1941 in Berkshire County, MA to the late Leon McClain and Lucia Roseanna Mercier Johnson.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Mae Mercier Cormier.  Simone loved her family and friends.  She enjoyed basket making, camping and exercising at Mountain Hearts.  She was a member of the Piedmont Region Model A...

Mr. Thomas Odell Wyatt, age 93 of Lansing, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wyatt was born on July 5, 1926 in Ashe County to Grandville and Matilda Tedder Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ollie Mae Gilley Wyatt, a son, Jack Sexton, two sisters, three granddaughters, and three grandsons. Mr. Wyatt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a volunteer for thirteen years at Ashe Outreach Ministries in Creston. Mr....

Jody Lynn Blevins died at his home in Jefferson, NC. He was 51 years old. Jody was a very talented and gifted man. He loved to help people overcome challenges in life, especially those dealing with mental illness. He himself struggled with this disease. However, he overcame this challenge and was able to earn a Masters Degree from Goddard University and oversaw a successful counseling career for many years. He also authored a book to help people navigate through the trials of mental illness....

Billy James Brown better known as Bill age 75 of West Jefferson died Friday, November 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Brown was born in Hickory, NC on Tuesday, November 21, 1944 to the late James Paul and Edith Potter Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Susanne Church and an infant sister. Bill was a member of the West Jefferson Church of Christ. He retired from the West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, and Ashe County Rescue Squad. Bill was...

Georgia Stanley Blevins, age 76 of Lansing passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Blevins was born on October 27, 1943 in Ashe County to Harley and Annie Stanley. She was preceded in death by her parents. She enjoyed collecting Indian figurines. She loved her husband and her family and had a very giving heart. Mrs. Blevins was a member of New Home Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Lester Blevins. They married on September 11, 1965. He cared...

Harry Roger Blevins of Lansing, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ethel Clark Blevins and brother, Ward Blevins.  He was employed by Sprague Electric for over 42 years. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Miller Cemetery in Lansing.

  Joel B. Lambert, age 62 of Crumpler, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab Center.  Mr. Lambert was born January 26, 1957 in Ashe County.  Joel was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Lambert and brother, Gale Lambert.  He loved spending time with his grandson, family and friends.  Joel was a Volkswagen enthusiast and enjoyed fishing.  Memorial Services will be held Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home...