All Obituaries

Billy Lester Hart age 77 of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Hart was born November 3, 1940 in Ashe County.  He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Hart, mother, Adalene Stansberry Hart Gambill, and sister, Patsy Goodman. Billy served in the US Army.  He worked for 43 years for Johnson Motor Lines and White Volvo/GMC as a Journeyman diesel mechanic.  His hobbies included hunting and...

Arlie Miller, better known as Pete, age 83 of Grassy Creek, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Miller was born February 23, 1935 in Ashe County to the late James and Lora Powers Miller. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by, his wife, Willa Deane, son Timmy Miller, brothers, Bobby, Avery and Arnold Miller and sister, Arlene Stansberry.  Mr. Miller loved mowing, flower and vegetable gardening, cooking and canning.  He was a...

Eula Mae Elliott Dollar, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, age 87 of Warrensville passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Dollar was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, July 23, 1930 to Lester John and Daisy Osborne Elliott. Including her parents she was preceded in death by, her husband, Thomas Jack Dollar, sister, Virginia Elliott Ashley,...

J. M. “Bud” Reed, age 70 of Laurel Springs died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his home.  Mr. Reed was born July 24, 1947 in Alleghany County to the late Blaine and Roy Evelyn Church Reed.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Charlie “Clive” Reed and sister, Beverly Hamm.  Bud loved to spend time with his family.  He also...

Everette Ray Davis, age 86 of Creston NC, passed away Thursday April 5, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1931 to the late J.R Davis and Stella Carpenter Davis, in Creston, NC. He is preceded in death by his wife Ginalee Davis.  He is survived by one son, Mike Davis and wife Vickie of Florida. One step-son Charlie Harmon and wife Annie of...

Audrey Vannoy Severt, age 87 of Laurel Springs died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Hospice of Davidson County.  Mrs. Severt was born September 30, 1930 in Ashe County to the late Wiley and Mary Ann Dillard Vannoy.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Severt and brother, Bill Vannoy.  She was a member of Orion Baptist Church. Audrey loved her life at Margate and loved socializing with friends.  She was active participant in the...

Mrs. Eddie H. VanDooren, age 73, who lived in Jefferson, NC went to be with her Lord on Monday April 2nd at 9:21 am after succumbing to heart failure. She was surrounded by her two children.  Eddie was born in Morehead City, NC on November 28th, 1944 to George Edward Hill and Florence Lawrence Hill. She married Joseph Morris Willis, Sr in August, 1965 and they had 2 children, Joseph Willis, Jr and Alesha Willis. She later married Dr. Peter VanDooren in Morehead City in July...

Carl Edward Powers, age 50 of Lansing died Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home.  Mr. Powers was born December 17, 1967 in Ashe County to the late Archie and Ella McClure Powers. A private graveside service will be held in the Powers Cemetery at a later date. ...

  Thurman Wesley Blevins age 85 of Lansing passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Blevins was born on April 28, 1932 in Glade Springs, VA to the late, Fieldon and Rose Hamm Blevins, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Irene Powers, two brothers, David (Dave) Blevins, Thelmus (Bunn) Blevins and one son, Thurman Carlton Blevins. Mr....

Jerry Edward Sheets, age 73 of Jefferson died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Sheets was born September 23, 1944 in Ashe County to the late Rufus and Susan Creeps Sheets.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jack Sheets and sisters, Clara Cobb and Mary Elizabeth Absher.  Jerry retired from NCDOT in 2001 after many years of...