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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.
Barry Wayne Powers
Jul 14, 2026
Mr. Barry Wayne Powers, age 63, of Lansing, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born in Nebraska on April 2, 1963, Barry was the son of Shirley Ann Parsons Powers and the late Hearl Kenneth Powers. He spent his career dedicated to hard work, retiring from the North Carolina Department of Transportation...
Carson Dean Howell
Jul 12, 2026
Carson Dean Howell, age 77, of West Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, July 12, 2026, at The Cranberry House in Newland.
Born in Ashe County on November 18, 1948, Carson was the son of the late Walter Calvin and Myrtle "Deanie" Jarvis Howell. Carson was a man who truly loved life’s simple pleasures. He was happiest when...
Stephen Pennington
Jul 10, 2026
Courtesy announcement for Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington, NC.
Stephen Emory Pennington, 85, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Born on September 19, 1940, in Ashe County, Stephen was the son of the late Bryan Claiborne Pennington and Estella Greer Pennington.
Stephen will be remembered for his deep love and devotion to his family, especially...
Billy "Bill" Lee Hurley
Jul 7, 2026
Billy (Bill) Lee Hurley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born in Wilkes County on July 22, 1934, to the late William (Willie) M. Hurley and Wilba Lee Gaultney Hurley.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 63 years,...
Ronny Lee Ham
Jul 6, 2026
Ronny Lee Ham, age 72, of Lansing, passed away at his home on Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born in Ashe County on Friday, November 13, 1953 to the late Earl Edward and Nora Marie Hurley Ham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Dean Ham, Sr. and a sister, Ruby Ham...
Gary Eugene Shipley
Jul 6, 2026
Mr. Gary Eugene Shipley, age 84 of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Margate Health & Rehab Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Gary was born on January 21, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Robert Fredrick Shipley and Elizabeth Green Shipley. He possessed a strong work ethic and...
Timothy Richard Glazner
Jul 2, 2026
Timothy Richard Glazner, passed away at his home in West Jefferson on July 2, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born in Polk County, TN on March 26, 1959 to the late Johnny and Louise Gillum Poe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Johnny Glazner, Jr. "Junior".
Timothy was a proudly hands-on...
Kenneth Brandon Lucas
Jul 1, 2026
Kenneth Brandon Lucas, age 34 of Calabash, NC, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC following a brief but brave battle with an invasive illness.
Brandon was born on August 11, 1991, in Raleigh, NC to two very proud parents, Kenneth Jackie Lucas and Sharon Weaver...
Howard Brewer
Jun 24, 2026
Charles Howard Brewer, better known as “Howard”, age 77 of Creston, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Brewer was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on June 22, 1949 to the late Charles Spencer and Hettie Vanover Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arvil Brewer...
Steve Houck
Jun 19, 2026
Steven Clay Houck, better known as Steve age 74 of West Jefferson passed away on Friday night, June 19, 2026 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was born on Saturday, August 25, 1951 to the late, Dean McKinley and Margaret Jean Stevens Houck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Dean Houck, sisters, Linda...
Bobbie Jones
Jun 11, 2026
Bobbie Jones age, 91 of Warrensville passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her home. She was born on Thursday, Feb 21, 1935 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Ottis Tracy and Gail McCoy Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Jones, two daughters, Linda Harvey and...
Pauline "Polly" Osborne
Jun 9, 2026
Ethel Pauline Osborne, better known as “Polly,” age 84, of Warrensville, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Ashe Memorial Hospital.
Born in Ashe County on January 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late James Emerson and Lula Elliott Osborne.
Polly truly never met a stranger. She genuinely loved being around people, a trait that shone brightly throughout her many...
Elton Vaughn Ball
Jun 4, 2026
For Elton Vaughn Ball, his Christian faith was the cornerstone of his life. From the age of 17, the United States Navy began to give him the structure and discipline for his 99 and one-half years of life. He was born at the home of his grandparents in Ball Hollow, in the community of Helton, Ashe County, North Carolina on...
Melda Luzell Kennedy Fraley
Jun 4, 2026
Melda Luzell Kennedy Fraley, age 66 of Crumpler, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Fraley was born on October 19, 1959 to Wade and Elizabeth Lester Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Melissa Hamm, a sister, Ann Kennedy, and brothers, Richard and Eddie Kennedy.
She was a loving...
Margaret Julia Neal
Jun 3, 2026
Margaret Julia Neal age 78 of Newland formerly of Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Avery County Group Home. She was born in Ashe County on June 24, 1947 to the late Joseph Franklin and Ruth Frances Robinson. Including her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Robinson Neal and sister, Sarah Gordon Neal.
Margaret...
Elsie Eldreth Trivette
Jun 2, 2026
Elsie Eldreth Trivette, age 88 of West Jefferson passed away on June 2, 2026 at Margate Health & Rehab surrounded by the love of her family and the many memories she created throughout a life well lived. She was born on November 26, 1937 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Oscar and Francis “Frankie” Hamm Eldreth. In addition...
Harold "Randall" Davis
Jun 1, 2026
Harold "Randall" Davis, age 75, of Crumpler, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Harold was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, farmer, and friend. He was born in Ashe County on Saturday, August 5, 1950 to the late William Garvey and Ethel Poe Davis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Joe Ray Turner
May 29, 2026
Joe Ray Turner, 79, of West Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026. Born on September 16, 1946, in Ashe County, Joe was the beloved son of the late Glen and Hattie McNeil Turner.
A man known for his dedication and willingness to help others, Joe was a hard worker who spent his career...
Reggie Dale Powers
May 27, 2026
Reggie Dale Powers, age 62 of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Powers was born on February 3, 1964 in Ashe County to Rev. Joseph Edward Powers and Pauline Church Powers. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Benny Powers.
Reggie will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and...
Jean Towber Graybeal
May 27, 2026
Jean Towber Graybeal, age 84 of Warrensville passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her home. She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1941 to the late Peter and Alice McGinnis Towber. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Graybeal Sr. and a grandson, Ethan Shrader.
Jean charmed everyone...
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