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Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Dec. 27, 2012

Ethel Poe Davis
Ethel Poe Davis

Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Dec. 27, 2012

Ethel Emma Poe Davis, D. Dec. 24, 2012
Mrs. Ethel Emma Poe Davis age 89, of Crumpler, died on Monday, December 24, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Davis was born on March 25, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to William “Will” Jessie and Gussie Hunt Poe. Including her parents Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, William Garvie Davis, Sr., two brothers, Earl Poe, Gaither Poe, sister, Kathleen Laprad, infant sister, Edna Poe, infant great grandchildren, Jacob Miller and Carter Miller. Mrs. Davis was a member of Senter Primitive Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ethel enjoyed canning, working in her garden and quilting.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Senter Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Bobby Absher and Elder Edward Bowman. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Davis is survived by: six sons, Garvie Davis, Jr. of the home, Randall Davis & wife Peggy of Crumpler, Earl Davis & wife Brenda of Crumpler, Larry Davis & wife Evangeline of Laurel Springs, Jessie Davis & wife Michele of Cumpler, Dennis Davis & wife Debbie of Laurel Springs, two daughters, Grace Miller & husband Tony of Laurel Springs, Rita Severt & husband Billy of Jefferson, Sister, Lena Cox of Laurel Springs also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Senter Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Elder Bobby Absher, 183 Old Ridge Road, Crumpler, NC 28617 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

You may send and view condolences to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Davis’ arrangements.

Ronald Eugene Trivette, D. Dec. 24, 2012
Mr. Ronald Eugene Trivette age 68, of Independence, VA died Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, VA. Mr. Trivette was born October 14, 1944 in Grayson County, VA to Everette and Lessie Bowers Trivette. Mr. Trivette was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Ora Brewer & Nancy Surber and brother: Donald Trivette.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home by George Vannoy. Burial will follow in Howell Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Trivette is survived by:

4 Sisters: Patsy Clifford of Ocala, FL, Muriel Dolinger of Fairfax, VA, Carolyn Felts of Alexandria, VA & Delores Kiser of Ocala, FL also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Summitt Support Services, PO Box 381, Jefferson, NC 28640.

You may send and view condolences to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

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

James Paul Ashley
James Paul Ashley

James Paul Ashley, D. Dec. 24, 2012
Rev. James Paul Ashley, age 77, of Warrensville passed away Monday morning, December 24, 2012 at Villages of Wilkes.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 2:30pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Ashley, Rev. Bob Cundiff and Rev. Fred Houck officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:30pm on Thursday, prior to the funeral service.

Rev. Ashley was born in Ashe County on Tuesday, March 26, 1935 to the late Don and Gladys Richardson Ashley. He was a Volvo Specialist. He was ordained a minister by the Church of Christ in Christian Union.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Shyver Ashley on May 8, 1998 and by a brother Donnie Ashley.

Rev. Ashley is survived by his wife, Geneva Wilcox Ashley, of Little River, SC; three sons, Rick Ashley and wife, Phyllis, of Jefferson, Jerry Ashley and wife, Sara, of West Jefferson and David Ashley, of Fleetwood; a brother, Ed Ashley, of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Deanna Herr and Donna Sue Ashley, both of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Gideons, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Elizabeth Miller Shatley
Elizabeth Miller Shatley

Elizabeth Miller Shatley, D. Dec. 22, 2012
Mrs. Elizabeth Sawyer Miller Shatley age 49, of Jefferson, died on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Shatley was born on August 8, 1963 in Ashe County, NC to John Bolick and Clara Sawyer. Mrs. Shatley was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Shatley loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church. She always enjoyed making the church bulletins and working for the church. Elizabeth loved to write and build fly rods. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church by Rev. Keith Casey. Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church.

Mrs. Shatley is survived by: Husband, Jeffrey Doyle Shatley, three daughters, Jennifer Shepherd and husband Danny of Laurel Springs, Jessica Robinson and husband Shaun of West Jefferson, Robin Shatley of Jefferson, one son, Brandon Miller and wife Amy of West Jefferson, three grandchildren, Madison Shepherd, Jacob Miller, Kaitlyn Miller, also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church PO Box 388 Jefferson, NC 28640.

You may send and view condolences to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

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

Virginia Louise Cochrane
Virginia Louise Cochrane

Virginia Thomas Cochrane, D. Dec. 22, 2012
Mrs. Virginia Louise Thomas Cochrane age, 91 of West Jefferson passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Ashe Assisted Living & Memory Care in West Jefferson.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte with Rev. Russell Hart officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Boone Family Funeral Home in West Jefferson.

Mrs. Cochrane was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1921 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thomas. She was a Homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Cochrane; two brothers, Boyce Thomas, and William Thomas

Mrs. Cochrane is survived by a son, Joe Cochrane and wife Cindy of Jefferson; a daughter, Gina Sharp and husband Ronnie of Garner; two brothers, Herman Thomas and wife Jeannie of Charlotte, Louis Thomas and wife Christine of Concord; three grandchildren, Patrick Cochrane of Jefferson, Wendy Brown and husband Jody of Todd, Jonathan Cochrane and wife Donna of Clemmons; five great-grandchildren, Shelby Cochrane of Jefferson, Philip Cochrane of Jefferson, Salem Brown of Todd, Tatum Brown of Todd, Reagan Cochrane of Clemmons; two step grandchildren, Kristin Dodds and Austin Dodds; several nieces and nephews.

Glendora Huck Wise, D. Dec. 22, 2012
Mrs. Glendora Mae Huck Wise, age 96 of West Jefferson, passed away Saturday morning at Forest Ridge Assisted Living.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Wise is survived by:

1 Daughter Dianne Labonte of West Jefferson

2 sons Kent Wise of Nashville,Tenn.
Bruce Wise of Laguna Niguel, California

7 grandchildren, also survive.

 

Helen Osborne Miller, D. Dec. 21, 2012
Mrs. Helen Louise Osborne Miller, age 89, of Jefferson passed away Friday morning, December 21, 2012 at Margate Health & Rehab Center.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00am at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Peter Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the West Jefferson City Cemetery.

Mrs. Miller was born in Ashe County on Tuesday, March 27, 1923 to the late Caleb Ennis and Matilda Dina Roark Osborne. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of West Jefferson United Methodist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Miller of October 22, 1998.

Mrs. Miller is survived by a son, Jack Daniel ( Dan ) Miller and wife, Genny, of Crystal Beach, FL; a daughter, Karon Miller Ratldege, of Ferguson, NC; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Rena Adams, 372 Oscar Day Road, Jefferson, NC 28640.

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