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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.
Mitchell Charles Hart
Dec 15, 2024
Mitchell Charles Hart, lovingly known as "Monk," passed away at his home on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 71. Born in Ashe County to the late Luther and Mable Clark Hart, Monk lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and a deep love for his family and the outdoors.
Monk dedicated 38 years of service to Sprague...
Ima Jean Ford
Dec 12, 2024
Ima Jean Ford, age 83 of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, passed away December 12, 2024, at Alleghany Nursing Center. She was born on June 11, 1941, in Three Top, NC to the late John Rash and Mable Wheatly Rash.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Thurman Ford of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. Her...
Carol Ann Stierwalt
Dec 11, 2024
Carol Ann (Bowen) Stierwalt, born on September 8, 1961, in Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 in Lowell, NC. She was the cherished daughter of Robert and Shirley Bowen, who preceded her in death.Carol is survived by her beloved son, Christopher Stierwalt, and his spouse, Krystal, as well as her four treasured grandchildren: Shaun, Christopher, Lilly,...
Helen Marie Testerman Roark
Dec 10, 2024
Helen Testerman Roark, age 98 of West Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Roark was a retiree of Leviton Manufacturing Company.
She was born on November 17, 1926 in Ashe County to Avery Testerman and Maggie Jones Testerman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sylvester Roark of West Jefferson;...
Wilma Blevins Pruitt
Dec 9, 2024
Wilma Blevins Pruitt, age 66, of Lansing passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Wilma was born on November 9, 1958, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Charlie and Ottie Brown Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kristin Nicole Pruitt, two sisters, Anna Lee Heiber...
Alice Johnson Turnmire
Dec 3, 2024
Alice Johnson Turnmire, a devoted Christian and beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, earned her heavenly reward on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. Alice was born on May 26, 1951 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Clarence and Georgia Bell Bowers Johnson.
Alice’s life was a testament to her hardworking, compassionate, and caring nature. While she was...
Dale Baldwin
Dec 3, 2024
Dale Baldwin, age 93, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born, Jackie Dale Baldwin in West Jefferson on May 12, 1931, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Caroline Goodman Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother; five brothers, Ron, Rad, Dean,...
Sally Ruth Severt Lyall
Nov 29, 2024
Sally Ruth Severt Lyall, age 78, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Wilkes Health and Rehab. Mrs. Lyall was born on March 7, 1946, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Thurman and Sallie Miller Severt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Leonard Severt, Arvil Severt, Bryant Severt and Earl...
Joe Franklin Barnes
Nov 28, 2024
Mr. Joe Franklin Barnes, age 90, of Crumpler, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home.
Joe was born in Ashe County on October 14, 1934. He was a faithful member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. Joe was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lillie...
Doris Cearley Burchette
Nov 24, 2024
Doris Cearley Burchette, 79, of High Point, NC, formerly of Jefferson, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Born on July 9, 1945, in Jefferson, NC, Doris was the daughter of the late Paul Jackson Cearley and MargaretMarie Barton Cearley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, NC Highway Patrol Lt. Lloyd...
Eileen Frances Bell
Nov 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Eileen Bell announce her passing, surrounded by loved ones, on Nov 23, 2024. Eileen was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Francis Orville and Bertha Mae Johnson Shillingburg. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Joanne Bentley. She was raised in...
Justin Michael Lawrence
Nov 20, 2024
Justin Michael Lawrence, born on November 15, 1983, in Boone, North Carolina, passed away on November 20, 2024 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was a cherished husband, devoted father, and a loving son, who touched the lives of all who knew him.
Justin is survived by his beloved wife, Jessica Dillard Lawrence, and their three children: sons Thorin and Siggy...
Donald Wayne Howard
Nov 18, 2024
Donald Wayne Howard, age 81 of Lansing, passed away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1943, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to the late Rowland Howard and Evelyn Linke Howard.
Mr. Howard served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a master carpenter and woodworker by trade. He enjoyed mowing his yard and...
Darrel Joe Clark
Nov 17, 2024
Darrel Joe Clark, age 88 of Deep Gap, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1936, in Ashe County, North Carolina, to Howard Jack Clark and mother, Lessie Miller Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his stepdaughter, Lisa Kelley.
Darrel courageously served in the Army...
Gail Proffit Lambert
Nov 14, 2024
Gail Proffit Lambert, age 76, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Ashe Memorial Hospital.
Born in Watauga County, Gail was the daughter of the late Dean and Fannie Mae Miller Proffit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Darrell Proffit.
Gail was a woman of deep faith who cherished reading...
Hwan Sun Cahoon
Nov 11, 2024
Hwan Sun Nam Cahoon, age 81 of Crumpler, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Cahoon was born on January 7, 1943 in South Korea to Chung Hee Nam and Jae Il Sim Nam. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Linda Cahoon, and her husband, Richard Cahoon.
Mrs. Cahoon is survived by several...
Mabel Powers Turner
Nov 9, 2024
Mabel Powers Turner, 81, of Warrensville, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Mabel was born on January 19, 1943, in Ashe County to the late Basil and Ruth Howell Powers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Allen Turner; her sisters, Annie Hamm, Doris Sturgill, and Virginia Venable; her brothers, Joe and Elmer Powers.
Mabel was a...
Anna Lou Phipps
Nov 6, 2024
Anna Lou Phipps, age 84 of Fleetwood passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Phipps was born on May 4, 1940, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Lee Harvey and Paralea Brown Gentry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Phipps, one sister, Betty...
Alexis "Lexi" Makayla Russell
Nov 5, 2024
Alexis Makayla Russell, known to all as “Lexi,” of Glendale Springs, North Carolina passed away on November 5, 2024. Lexi was born on July 5, 2002, in Watauga County, she graced our lives for 22 years with her vibrant spirit, genuine kindness, and unwavering warmth. She was preceded in death by twin brothers, Joshua and Joseph Russell, her maternal grandfather,...
Ruby Myrtle Roten Absher
Oct 20, 2024
Ruby Myrtle Roten Absher, passed away on Sunday, October 20 2024, at Ashe Memorial Hospital, just shy of her 88th birthday. She was born on October 22, 1936, in Ashe County, North Carolina to Webb and Lula Sapp Roten. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Don Roten and Vance Roten, and sisters, Irene Heck and Vernie Blevins.
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