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Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Feb. 25, 2013

Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Feb. 25, 2013

Yvonne Brooks Francis, D. Feb. 24, 2013

Mrs. Yvonne Brooks Francis age 96, of Warrensville, died on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mrs. Francis was born on May 31, 1916 in Ashe County, NC to the late Heggie and Ella Wyatt Brooks. Mrs. Francis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Albert Worth Francis and four infant children. Yvonne retired from Sprague Electric; she enjoyed flowers and was a wonderful seamstress. Mrs. Francis was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Fred Richardson and Rev. Tommy Dollar. Burial will follow in the Brooks Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Francis is survived by: two sons, Rev. Jim Francis and wife Dot of Lansing, Joe Francis and wife Shirley of Warrensville; one daughter, Mary Osborne and husband Clyde of Creston; one brother, J. H. Brooks of Warrensville; three sisters, Carrie Lee Brooks Elliott of Wilkesboro, Lola Greer and husband Howard of Warrensville, and Clarcie Eller of Warrensville; also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated.

The family is meeting at the home place 106 Weaver Road in Warrensville.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Francis’ arrangements.

Randall Jay Ham, D. Feb. 22, 2013

Randall Jay Ham, age 42, of Warrensville died Friday, February 22, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Boone FaRandall Jay Hammily Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rickey Mitchell and Rev. Anthony Roark officiating. Entombment will follow in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:30 – 2:00pm prior to the funeral service at Boone Family Funeral Home.

Randall was born on Wednesday, April 15, 1970 in Forsyth County to Jay and Yvonne Stansberry Ham. He was a mechanic for motorcycles, cars and small engines. Randall had a great sense of humor, never complained about anything. He was a loving son and will be greatly missed by all.

Mr. Ham is survived by his parents, Jay and Yvonne Ham, of Warrensville; several uncles, aunts and cousins; his girlfriend, Becky Shull, of Mountain City, Tennessee; two cats that were his companions, Tom and Honey.

Memorials may be made to: Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation, 200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640.

The family respectfully requests no food or flowers please. 

Frank Roland, D. Feb. 19, 2013

Frank Edwin Roland
Frank Edwin Roland

Frank E. Roland, age 90, of Warrensville, passed away Tuesday morning, February 19, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Margaret Wannemacher officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
 
The family will receive friends Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. prior to the funeral at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel.
 
Mr. Roland was born on January 24, 1923 in Ashe County to the late Bertie Miller Roland and Walter Alexander Roland. He was a 1940 Riverview State Basketball Champ. He played with “Payne’s Indians” Traveling Basketball League after high school. He played in the Industrial Softball and Basketball Leagues. Frank was a World War II Navy Officer who served in the Pacific Theatre. He served on the board of directors at Skyline Telephone, Lifestore Bank, Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was a member at Clifton United Methodist Church and the American Legion. He retired from US Postal Service, Postmaster of Warrensville. He was an Ashe Christmas tree farmer.
 
Mr. Roland is survived by his wife, Helen Jones Roland of Warrensville; one son, Randy L. Roland and wife Angie of Warrensville; a daughter, Cindy Davis and husband Ralph of Warrensville; four grandchildren, Scott Davis and wife Catie of Blacksburg, VA, Shelley Davis Layden and husband Tommy of Edenton, NC, Kymberlee Roland, Morgan Roland; five great-grandchildren; five great, great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Clifton United Methodist Church in care of Eloise Price, 11026 Highway 88 West, Warrensville, NC 28693

Diane Marie Gilley, D. Feb. 18, 2013

Diane Marie Gilley
Diane Marie Gilley

Diane Marie Gilley, age 50, of Warrensville, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at her home. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 2:00pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ambrose Jones and Rev. Bill Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Welch Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00pm on Friday, prior to the funeral service. 

Miss. Gilley was born in Ashe County on October 30, 1962 to the late Clark and Mary Ella Eller Gilley. She worked a Leviton Mfg. Company. 

She is survived by her daughter, Nikki Gilley, of Warrensville; a brother, Harold Gilley, of Warrensville; a sister, Helen Blackburn, of Mouth of Wilson, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: the family, c/o Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 

Larry Wayne Treadway, D. Feb. 17, 2013

Larry Wayne Treadway
Larry Wayne Treadway

Larry Wayne Treadway age 53, of Jefferson, NC died on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at his home. Mr. Treadway was born on October 8, 1959 in Ashe County, to William Conley and Martishia Riley Treadway. Mr. Treadway was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: Jack & Clifford Treadway, 2 sisters: Debbie Rupard & Dorothy Eastridge. 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 22, 2013 in the Clint Gilley Cemetery by Mark Rupard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, February 21st at Badger Funeral Home. 

Mr. Treadway is survived by: 

Children: Jessica Nichole Blevins of Glendale Springs, Kiana LaTisha Treadway & Joshua Drew Treadway both of the home, 6 Sisters: Julia Eldreth of Lansing, Margaret Ray of Morvian Falls, Lois Grogan of Granite Falls, Helen Jones, Mildred Mahaffey & Mary Campbell all of Warrensville, 1 Brother: Harold Dean Treadway of Warrensville, 1 step-granddaughter: Alexis Dawn Blevins, several nieces and nephews. 

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Reba Barker Benson, D. Feb. 16, 2013

Reba Benson
Reba Benson

Mrs. Reba Barker Benson age 70, of Lansing, NC died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Benson was born on April 28, 1942 in Ashe County, to James and Pearl Jones Barker. 

Mrs. Benson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Virgil “Junior” Benson, 3 brothers: Howard, Lake& Fred Barker, 3 sisters: Eula Brooks, Pauline Barker & Eleanor Testerman. Reba loved gardening, gospel music, playing the guitar and crafts. She was a member of Greens Chapel Baptist Church. 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ed Hall. Burial will follow in Howell Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday prior to the service. 

Mrs. Benson is survived by: Son, Patrick Wayne Benson of Hudson, Daughter, Thelma May Kastl and husband Scott of West Jefferson, sister, Myrtle Dean South of Jefferson, also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. 

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Donald Lee Turner, D. Feb. 16, 2013

Donald Lee Turner, age 80, of Lansing died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his home. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Mr. Turner was born January 1, 1933 to the late Glen and Hattie McNeill Turner. He retired from Jefferson Wood Products and from Lansing Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Carol Jarrett Turner, of Lansing; three sons, Steven Eugene Turner, of Huntland Tennessee, Kenneth Ferrell Turner, of Randleman, NC and Donald Wayne Turner of Franklinville, NC; two brothers, Joe Ray Turner, of West Jefferson and R.G. Turner, of Morganton; a sister, Lessie Elliott of West Jefferson; five grandsons, six great-grandsons, a great-great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews.  

Kathryn Sue Garner, D. Feb. 16, 2013

Kathryn Sue Garner, age 55, of Warrensville died Saturday morning, February 16, 2013 at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2:00pm at Boone Family Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Goss officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, one hour prior to the funeral service.

Mrs. Garner was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, December 4, 1957 to the late Fritz Godfrey and Shirley Temple Anderson. She worked as a custodian in public school system.

She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Sapp and husband, James, of Kannapolis and Wendy Nardone, of Warrensville; six grandchildren Dillion Nardone, Clayton Nardone and Ivy Nardone, all of Warrensville and Brian King, Aspen King and Justin Sapp, all of Kannapolis; two aunts, Helen Robinson and husband, Joe, of Warrensville and Bessie Cornett, of West Jefferson; a uncle, Fred Brooks, of Warrensville; a special friend and caregiver, Mary Eastridge, of Warrensville; several cousins also survives.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to: Brooks Cemetery, c/o Fred Brooks, 610 Sawyers Road, Warrensville, NC 28693.

Franklin Dean Goss, D. Feb. 15, 2013

Franklin Dean Goss
Franklin Dean Goss

Franklin Dean Goss, 52, a kind and loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend went to join God Friday the 15th of February, 2013. Frank was born in Westchester, PA November 15, 1960. Frank is survived by his father Donald Dean Goss and his wife Rose Linda of Jefferson, NC. 

Mother Bobbie Sue Harmon of High Point, NC. Brothers Jeffery Eugene Goss, his wife Karen of Asheville, NC and Tracy Hunter Goss, his wife Michele of Rolesville, NC. Sisters Cindy Lynn Goss Day, her husband Gregory Scott Day, of Fleetwood, NC, and Kimberly Jane Goss of Miami, FL. 

Three nieces, Hannah Elizabeth Perez Goss and Victoria Rose Perez Goss of Asheville, NC. and Alexandria Michele Thomason of Rolesville, NC. Nephews Harrison Luke Goss and Hunter Lee Goss of Rolesville, NC. 

Frank grew up in Ashe County and graduated from Ashe Central High School. 

Frank joined the U.S. Navy in 1979 and graduated from the Naval Air Base in Jacksonville, FL. Frank was stationed in Lemoore, CA. Frank served aboard the U.S.S. Independence on the Mediterranean Sea as Aviation Machinist Mate and Plane Captain. He received the Service Ribbon Second Mate of 1983 and was 

E-3 when honorably discharged in 1984. 

Frank attended Johnson City Bible College, Johnson City, TN. Frank was a humorist, avid historian and sports fan, a published writer and poet. We will miss his humor, smile, and words of wisdom when we needed grounding. Heaven gained a great soul. 

Funeral services will be held at Badger Funeral Home, 300 N Main St West Jefferson, NC 28694 at 3:00 pm on February 23, 2013, visitation will be held at the Funeral Home’s Chapel beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Pond Mountain Cemetery, Little Windfall Road, Lansing, Ashe County NC with military rites. 

Flowers appreciated, or donations to Pond Mountain Cemetery. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. 

Clyde Mae Baldwin Miller, D. Feb. 15, 2013

Clyde Mae Miller
Clyde Mae Miller

Clyde Mae Baldwin Miller, age 96, of Fleetwood passed away Friday evening, February 15, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 2pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dwight Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00pm on Wednesday, prior to the funeral service. 

Mrs. Miller was born in Ashe County on Sunday, August 27, 1916 to the late William Eugene and Viola Blanch Marsh Baldwin. She graduated from Appalachian State Teacher’s College. She taught school in Ashe County for over 43 years. She taught at Lansing Elementary School and Fleetwood Elementary School. 

In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and raising her cattle. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. 

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Stewart Miller. 

Mrs. Miller is survived by a son, Steve Miller and wife, Bonnie, of Roxboro; two daughters, Sandra Cox and husband, Bill, of Clemmons and Renna Miller, of Fleetwood; a brother, John Baldwin and wife, Shirley, of West Jefferson; six sisters, Bertha Richards, of New York, Gertrude Lucas, of Baltimore, Maryland, Jean Cullison and husband, Ronnie, of Lancaster, PA, Mabel Poling and husband, Harold, of Baltimore, Maryland and Wanda Pugh of Athens, Virginia; five grandchildren, Adam Miller and wife Heather, Matt Miller and Andrew Cox, all of Winston-Salem, Brian Cox, of Charlotte and Suzie Blevins and husband, Mark, of White Top, VA; a great-grandchild, Kimberly Blevins, of White Top, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. 

Willet Earl McGuire, D. Feb. 12, 2013

Mr. Willet Earl McGuire, better known as “Earl” age 80, of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his home. 

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 2:00pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Galvin Jones, Rev. Dennis Blevins, Rev. Carroll Flannery and Pastor Doug Hardin officiating. 

Willet McGuire
Willet McGuire

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm on Sunday, February 17, 2013 one hour prior to the funeral service.

Mr. McGuire was born in Watauga County on July 16, 1932 to the late Vance and Mae Woodring McGuire. He was a Timber Cutter. 

He is survived by his wife, Lorean Hicks McGuire; three sons, Junior McGuire of North Wilkesboro, Greg McGuire, of West Jefferson and Wayne McGuire, of Harmony; three daughters, Billie Sue Main, of Jefferson; Ruby Hicks Billings, of Jefferson and Sherry Trejo, of Crumpler; a brother, Frank McGuire, of Todd; a sister, Edna Canter, of Todd; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family, c/o Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 

Tressa Calhoun Tucker, D. Feb. 11, 2013

Tressa Mae Calhoun Tucker, age 93, of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of Ashe County died Sunday night, February 11, 2013. 

A private graveside services was held at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Larry Shepherd officiating. 

Mrs. Tucker was born in Ashe County on June 27, 1918 to the late Corles and Lula Greer Calhoun. She worked a Sprague Electric. She was a loving grandmother and will be greatly missed. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle G. Tucker on October 26, 2002 and a son, Brice D. Tucker on February 6, 2000. S 

Mrs. Tucker is survived by two granddaughters, Lisa Thomas, of Gloucester, VA and Anita Daniel, of New Orleans. 

Paul Alexander Hopkins, D. Feb. 10, 2013

Paul Alexander Hopkins, age 95, of West Jefferson, the Friendly Grove Community passed away Sunday morning, February 10, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Edwards officiating. Entombment will follow in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with military rights. 

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 12:30 – 2:00pm at the Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel prior to the funeral service. 

Mr. Hopkins was born in Ashe County on Friday, May 4, 1917 to the late W.P. Hopkins and Rosa Winebarger Hopkins. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He managed the Western Auto for many years and later in life he retired from Southern Devices. 

He was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church where he served as, Deacon, Chairman of Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He loved to enjoy life and he was also an avid baseball fan.

Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife of 66 years of marriage, Doris (Dot) Bare Hopkins; a son, Barry Hopkins, of Efland, NC; a sister, Gwyn Lewis, of West Jefferson; two granddaughters, Kelly Hopkins of Ramseur, NC and Stephanie Hopkins and her husband, Troy Coghill, of Garner, NC; a great grandson, William Coghill of Garner, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: High Country Healthcare Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. 

Albertine Faw Blevins, D. Feb. 7, 2013

Albertine Faw Blevins
Albertine Faw Blevins

Albertine Faw Blevins age 86, of Jefferson, NC died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Blevins was born May 27, 1926 in Ashe County, to Ballard and Edna Poe Faw. Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her parents. Albertine was office manager for 23 years at Blevins Motor Express. She was an active member of Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church since 1934. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church by Rev. Will Heyward. Burial will follow in Scott-Blevins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church. 

Mrs. Blevins is survived by: Her Husband, Hyte J. Blevins, 1 Son, Joe Ray Blevins and wife Margaret of Jefferson, NC, 2 Grandchildren: Tina Blevins Simmons and husband Shane of Advance & Judson Greer Blevins of West Jefferson, 2 Great Grandchildren: Cameron & Parker Simmons of Advance 

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, PO Box 782 West Jefferson, NC 28694 or High Country Healthcare System Hospice PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Blevins’s arrangements.

Ola Belle Edwards, D. Feb. 6, 2013

Ola Belle Edwards
Ola Belle Edwards

Ola Belle Edwards, a loving mother and homemaker, left this world to embark for a heavenly one on Wednesday, Feb. 6. 

Mrs. Edwards perfectly exemplified a strong southern woman who always sided with values and ethics in all that she done while on this earth. 

She instilled these same values in her family and everyone else who had the joy of loving and caring for Ola Bell. 

When she was not tirelessly looking after the sick or injured at Ashe Memorial Hospital, she was caring for her family. 

Her traditional Sunday dinner following church services was a constant reminder to all of her family of her unyielding love and devotion. 

It was impossible to leave her table without at least two plates of southern style home cooking. 

While she was never one to gossip, Ola Bell enjoyed catching up on the latest community happenings with children and grandchildren at any family event. 

A member of Beaver Creek Christian Church in West Jefferson, Ola Bell would do everything in her power to make sure she was attendance for service whenever possible. 

If accompanied by her grandchildren, who she greatly treasured, Ola Bell would make sure each child would not enter the church without a piece of Big Red chewing gum, and of course their winter coat. 

When work at the hospital or her duties as a homemaker would not interfere, Ola Bell enjoyed spending the time playing church hymnals on her home piano, sewing, stitching up worn out clothing and catching up on the latest Lifetime movie. 

When warmer weather permitted, her husband, Buren, in tending to their large family garden, joined her. A winter’s supply of canned goods and fresh produce for her family was the fruits of her labor. 

Above all else, Ola Bell valued the safety, health and well being of her children and grandchildren. 

Her husband, Van Buren Edwards, precedes Ola Bell in death. 

She is survived by four children; Roger Edwards and wife, Sherry, of Lewisville, Rose Hartzog of Laurel Springs, Robin Settlemyre of Laurel Springs and Rita Eller and husband, Junior, of Crumpler. 

In addition, siblings Clayton Lemly of West Jefferson, Tracy and wife, Lib Lemly, of Fleetwood, and Ailene Young of West Jefferson survive her. 

Grandchildren Matthew Eller and wife, Olivia, of Purlear, Jesse and Ashley Campbell of Laurel Springs, Mandy Shumate and husband Jason of Mountain City, and Jason Edwards of Lewisville survive her. One great-grandchild, Charleston Eller of Purlear, survives her. 

Services for Mrs. Edwards include a visitation from 12 -1 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home with the service immediately following. She will be interned at Bethany Cemetery in West Jefferson. 

William Norris Weaver, D. Feb. 6, 2013

William Norris Weaver, 72, of Charlotte, NC, passed away February 6th, at his home. 

“Bill” was born in Jefferson, June 26, 1940, the son of Charles Baker and Hazel Dority Weaver. He was the grandson of James Ross and Louella Weaver Weaver. Being a double Weaver, almost all Weavers in Ashe County are his kin. Bill was a graduate of N.C. State University, and a Professional Engineer. Before retirement he owned Orion Engineering in Charlotte. He authored many lessons, distributed in many countries, on solving various engineering problems. 

He is survived by his wife Andree DeGeorges Weaver of the home, son Jean Charles of Charlotte, daughter and granddaughter, Stephanie and Sierra Weaver of Croset, VA, a brother, Charlie (Pat) of Winston-Salem. and father-in-law Jean DeGeorges of Lyon, France. 

Badger Funeral Home is handling services which are incomplete. 

The cremains will be interred at the Weaver Cemetery on Teaberry Road near Lansing. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Weaver’s arrangements. 

Ronnie Eugene Walker, D. Feb. 6, 2013

Ronald Eugene Walker “Ronnie” age 48 of Jefferson, NC passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2013 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. 

Ronnie was born on February 10, 1964, the son of Frank and Shirley Staley Walker. Ronnie enjoyed more than 20 years with special friends at Watauga Opportunities. He also enjoyed traveling with family and making new friends everywhere he went. Ronnie never met a stranger. 

He is survived by his loving and devoted parents, Frank and Shirley Staley Walker and Ronnie’s extended family of loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Funerals Services will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Bristol Baptist Church

Ronnie Eugene Walker
Ronnie Eugene Walker

with services conducted by Rev. Joe Blevins and Rev. Bennie Roten with burial to follow at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday February 9, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Badgers Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bristol Baptist Church Youth Fund C/O Jennifer Walters, 2377 Nettle Knob Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Walker’s arrangements. 

Lida Dwight Blevins, D. Feb. 5, 2013

Lida Blevins
Lida Blevins

Mr. Lida Dwight Blevins age 86, of Lansing, NC died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home. Mr. Blevins was born March 1, 1926 in Ashe County, to Edd and Stella Blackburn Blevins. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Lida served in WWII in the Philippines and Japan. He retired from Thomasville Furniture. He was a faithful member and deacon of Oak Hill Baptist Church for 63 years. Lida was a friend to everyone and will be sorely missed. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 am at Baptist Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and David Miller. Burial will follow in Baptist Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2013 at Badger Funeral Home. 

Mr. Blevins is survived by: His Wife: Sally Blevins, 3 sons: Nick Blevins of Jefferson, Eric Blevins and wife Jennifer of Crumpler & Aaron Blevins and wife Rhonda of Lansing, 2 Daughters: Ramona Greer of Winston-Salem & Dana Holman and husband Rob of Todd, 1 Brother: Rev. Billy Joe Blevins of Jefferson, 3 Sisters: Pauline Funk of MD, June Paisley of Grassy Creek & Kay Parsons of Millers Creek also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. 

The family respectfully request no food or flowers please. Memorials may be made to: Gideons International, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or High Country Healthcare System Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Blevins’s arrangements. 

Jason Lee Hash, D. Feb. 2, 2013

Jason Lee Hash age 73, of Mouth Of Wilson, VA died on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. Mr. Hash was born March 9, 1939 in Elkton, MD to Clarence Reece and Essie Spencer Hash. 

Family graveside services will be held Sunday, Sunday 10, 2012 at the Jason Spencer Cemetery. 

Mr. Hash is survived by: 

Niece, Kathy Hash Dowell of Mouth Of Wilson, VA, Sister, Mildred Hash of Jefferson, Brothers: Walter Hash of Grassy Creek & Russell Hash of Pinnacle also surviving are several nieces and nephews. 

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Hash’s arrangements.


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Listings of Funeral Homes in Ashe County:

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, Gardens & Mausoleum
3470 U.S. 221 N
P.O. Box 148
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-982-2121
www.ashelawn.com

Badger Funeral Home
300 North Main Street
P.O. Box 139
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-246-7114
www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Boone Family Funeral Home
2005 Mount Jefferson Road
PO Box 786
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-846-7979
http://boonefuneralhome.com