Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Local obituaries for our Badger Funeral Home & Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with funeral services throughout North Carolina, including West Jefferson, Jefferson and adjoining counties.

Mary Eldreth

Mary Eldreth

Jul 6, 2010

Mrs. Mary Lea Severt Eldreth, age 83 of Lenoir, NC, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care.  Mrs. Eldreth was born December 26, 1926 in Ashe County to the late Joe and Bonnie Bare Severt.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: daughter, Patricia Eldreth and granddaughter, Kimberly Hardin. The family...

Aster Stike

Aster Stike

Jul 6, 2010

Mr. Aster Jacob Stike, age 83 of Lansing, NC, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Segraves Care Center.  Mr. Stike was born May 14, 1927 in Ashe County to the late Luther and Effie Neese Stike.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers; Robert, Edger and Hester Stike.  He was a member of Greens...

Thomas McCoy

Thomas McCoy

Jul 4, 2010

Mr. Thomas McCoy age 45 of Creston died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at his home. Mr. McCoy was born in Lynchburg, VA on October 9, 1964 to the late John Thomas and Margaret Osborne McCoy. He loved to fish, hunt, do crafts and enjoyed being outdoors. He was a member of the Big Laurel Mennonite Church. He was a loving...

Larry Blevins

Larry Blevins

Jul 3, 2010

Mr. Larry Dean Blevins age 66 of Lansing died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home. Mr. Blevins was born in Ashe County on March 17, 1944 to the late Howard and Cynthia "Peggy" Denny Blevins. He loved to hunt and fish, ginseng hunt and to search for arrow heads. Dean loved to spend time with all of his friends...

Shani Dishman

Shani Dishman

Jun 30, 2010

Miss Shani Marie Dishman age 16 of Crumpler died Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Shani was born on February 25, 1994 to Barry and Scarlet Johnson Dishman. She loved to go shopping, riding her four wheeler, taking pictures and spending time with her puppy dog. Most of all she enjoyed being around her friends and family. Funeral services will be held...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Jun 27, 2010

Mr. Robert Gwyn Taylor age 82 of West Jefferson died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte. Mr. Taylor was born in Ashe County on July 21, 1927 to the late Robert Bartlett and Sessie Hurley Taylor. He was a plumber and electrician. After his retirement he worked with ADAP in Lansing. He loved to camp, fish, travel...

Paul Hardy,

Paul Hardy,

Jun 21, 2010

Jay Hardy (Paul M. Hardy, Jr.), age 43, of Warrensville passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 21, 2010. Jay was born on October 31, 1966 in Wilmington, DE. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, hiking and ginseng hunting. He loved NFL and college football, and was the #1 fan of the North Carolina Panthers. He loved his family...

Peggy "Sis" Hoffman

Peggy "Sis" Hoffman

Jun 15, 2010

Mrs. Peggy Juanita Ham Hoffman, better known as "Sis", age 64, of Lansing, NC, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Hoffman was born on June 18, 1945 in Ashe County, NC to the late Willie and Lessie Eldreth Ham. Mrs. Hoffman was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held...

Cynthia Webb

Cynthia Webb

Jun 13, 2010

. Cynthia Josephine Miller Webb, better known as Cindy, age 59 of Crumpler, NC died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Ms. Webb was born September 20, 1950 in Ashe County to Robert and Sally Mullis Miller.  She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, June 18, 2010 at...

Harold Pasley

Harold Pasley

Jun 6, 2010

. Mr. Harold Dean Pasley, age, 82, of Grassy Creek, NC died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Pasley was born December 6, 1927 in Ashe County to the late Arthur and Fannie Ballou Pasley. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Billy Joe...

Rhonal Wilcox

Rhonal Wilcox

Jun 5, 2010

Mr. Rhonal Charles Wilcox age 80, of Lansing, NC died on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC.  Mr. Wilcox was born on January 1, 1930 in Ashe County to the late Robert and Molly Davis Wilcox.  Wilcox. He was preceded in death by Father, Mother and 13 brothers and sisters. Mr. Wilcox loved to...

Travis Miller

Travis Miller

Jun 4, 2010

. Mr. Travis Wayne Miller age 33, of Crumpler, NC died on Friday, June 4, 2010. Mr. Miller was born on July 19, 1976 in Ashe, NC to Bobby Joe Miller and Edith Blevins Osborne. Travis attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. He worked as cemetery supervisor for Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens for 11 years. Travis had a very giving...

Johnsie Lyalls

Johnsie Lyalls

Jun 4, 2010

Miss Johnsie Raydell Lyalls, age 83 of Wilkesboro, NC died Friday, June 4, 2010 at Avante of Wilkes.  Miss Lyalls was born October 26, 1926 in Ashe County to the late Jess and Lou Lyalls. Graveside service will be conducted Monday, June 7, 2010 at 1pm at Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Paul Lyalls. Miss Lyalls is survived...

Helen Stanley

Helen Stanley

Jun 3, 2010

Mrs. Helen Virginia Stanley, age 90 of West Jefferson, NC died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Margate Health & Rehab Center.  Mrs. Stanley was born March 6, 1920 in West Virginia to the late Roy and Bessie Collins Shiflett. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Mrs. Stanley's home. Mrs. Stanley is survived by:...

James Roten

James Roten

May 31, 2010

James Conley Roten, better known as Jamie, age 40, of Warrensville, NC died on Monday, May 31, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Roten was born on September 4, 1969 in Ashe County, NC to Conley and Brenda Osborne Roten. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany for four years during Operation Desert...

Lester Joseph

Lester Joseph

May 31, 2010

Mr. Letcher Joseph Ray, age 85 of Todd, NC died Monday, May 31, 2010 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mr. Ray was born March 17, 1925 in Ashe County to the late Jess and Ruth Greer Ray. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Mill Creek Cemetery.   Mr. Ray is survived by: One brother: ...

Gincy Weaver

Gincy Weaver

May 30, 2010

Mrs.Gincy Coleen Taylor Weaver, age 79, of Lansing, NC died on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Weaver was born on June 20, 1930 in Ashe County, NC to Harrison and Eliza Jane Taylor. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Uless Grant Weaver, one brother and seven sisters. She was a member...

Burton Zimmerman

Burton Zimmerman

May 29, 2010

Burton R. Zimmerman, age 89, of Denver, NC, passed away on May 29, 2010, surrounded by family.  Burt graduated from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio and later finished his Master's Degree at The University of Akron.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  Burt spent most of his career as an educator and high school administrator in Ohio.  After...

Kate Campbell

Kate Campbell

May 22, 2010

Mrs. Kate Kilby Campbell, age 93, of West Jefferson died Saturday, May 22nd at the Margate Health and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Campbell was born March 28, 1917 in the Lansing community to Gaither Ezra and Ennice Mae Moran Kilby.  She was married to Samuel Wiley Campbell.  Mrs. Campbell was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of West Jefferson...

Colene Adams

Colene Adams

May 16, 2010

Mrs. Colene Sexton Adams, age 83 of Lansing, NC died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her home.  Mrs. Adams was born June 20, 1926 in Ashe County to the late Caney and Myrtle Brown Sexton.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband: Worth Adams, brothers: Carl, Biram, Bruce, Ray, Howard & Dale Sexton,...

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