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Charles Myron Glaspey
Mr. Charles Myron Glaspey, age 85 of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Colonial Hills Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Glaspey was born January 29, 1924 in Cumberland County, NJ to the late Arthur and Mattie Corliss Glaspey. Mr. Glaspey was a member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church. He enjoyed helping with the church’s food pantry. He loved gardening, wood carving and bluegrass music.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home by Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin. The family will receive friends from 2:00 3:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Glaspey is survived by:
1 Daughter: Helen Paulus and husband Lou of Friendsville, TN
1 son: Charles Glaspey II and wife Marge of Arkansas
1 brother: Leland Glaspey of NJ
4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild,
Several nieces and nephews
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jefferson United Methodist Church
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Edward Lee Roark
Mr. Edward Lee Roark, age 94 of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at his home. Mr. Roark was born April 23, 1915 in Ashe County to the late Harvey and Susie Bare Roark. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Blanche and daughter, Ruby Mates.. Mr. Roark was a member of Round Knob Baptist Church. He was a farmer all of his life and loved working with his bees and gardening. He worked for Phoenix Chair Company and later retired from Thomasville Chair Company.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jack Pugh and Rev. Ralph Smith. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from
6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, Dec. 15th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Roark is survived by:
4 Sons: Reeves Roark of Sophia, NC, Raymond Roark and Roy Roark both of West Jefferson & Russell Roark of Laurel Springs
2 Daughters: Iva Dean Miller of West Jefferson & Imo Jean Smith of Wilkesboro
8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren
several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family requests no food please. Memorials may be made to High Country Healthcare System Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or The Gideons, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Charles Boggs
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Mr. Charles Royce Boggs age 93 of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Boggs was born May 15, 1916 in Ashe County to the late Roger and Ollie Miller Boggs. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife: Dora Witherspoon Boggs, two daughters: Myrtle Miller and Tottie Jones. Mr. Boggs was an honorable man, loved and respected by many. He was a hardworker who never left anything undone. He also loved fishing. He was a WWII veteran.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Carl Witherspoon and Rev. Shane Golds.
Burial will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, Dec. 15th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Boggs is survived by:
5 sons: Larkin Boggs of North Wilkesboro, Ernest Boggs, Phillip Lee Boggs both of West Jefferson, Carl Dean Boggs of Murphy, NC, Frank Boggs of Crumpler
2 daughters: Edna Jones of West Jefferson, Mary Tedder of North Wilkesboro
1 brother: Paul Boggs of Ohio
1 sister: Christine Lutz of Ohio
Caregiver: Bobby Boggs of Jefferson
Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the
Friendship Baptist Church cemetery Fund, c/o Ronnie Sturgill
299 Sturgill Lane, Crumpler, NC 28617
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert Finney
Mr. Robert S. Finney, age 77, of Glendale Springs, NC and Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away Dec. 10, 2009. Born in Newark, NJ, the son of Ira J. and Natalie Pomrenk Finney, now deceased, and predeceased by his brother Donald G. Finney, he leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Kathryn Ruth Finney, his wonderful daughter and son in law Kathryn R. and John A. Georgiou, two devoted grandchildren, Thomas L. Burndrett, Jr. and Kathryn R. Burndrett, two beautiful grand boys, Lorcan L. Burndrett, and Gabriel A. Burndrett, as well as several brother’s and sister’s in law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Finney had a very accomplished life. He served in the USNR, was a charter boat captain and owned a fleet of 3 vessels along with his father and brother out of Atlantic Highlands Basin Roselle, NJ, as well as his own 36 foot cabin cruiser, Secret Woman. He graduated with highest honors from both Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL (Associate Arts) and University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (Bachelor Science Zoological Studies). He retired from Pan American World Airways, was a world traveler having visited over a dozen countries, Real Estate Broker, avid fisherman, hiker, voracious reader, and beach go-er. He especially loved the mountains of the High Country, here in NC. Mr. Finney was widely known for his love of the oceans, rivers, animals, and wildlife. In lieu of flowers, cards, and other memorials, the family requests donations in his memory to either of the following organizations:
Ocean Conservancy 1300 19th Street NW 8th Floor Washington, DC 20036 North Shore Animal League America 25 Davis Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050 Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary 4560 North U.S. Hwy. 1 Melbourne, FL 32935
Memorial services will be held in the spring or summer.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Herman Dean Rupard
Mr. Herman Dean Rupard, age 70 of Whitetop, VA, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at his home. Mr. Rupard was born June 4, 1939 in Grayson County, VA to the late Pierce and Mecie Ham Rupard.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Whitetop Baptist Church by Rev. Joey McClure and Rev. Ervin Hart. Burial will follow in the Byers cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 -2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Rupard is survived by:
1 Son: Eric Rupard of Warrensville
1 Daughter: Lisa Williams of Yadkinville
1 Brother: Bradley Rupard of White Top
3 Sisters: Dalphne Miller of Marion, VA, Kathleen Pennington &
Patsy Blevins of Whitetop, VA
4 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert Henry Elliott
Mr. Robert Henry Elliott age 73 of West Jefferson died Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Elliott was born in Ashe County on June 30, 1936 to the late Carl and Pearl Pennington Elliott. Including his parents he was preceded in death by, his step-mother Gwyn Elliott and one brother, Ronnie Elliott.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 3pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Glenn Woodie. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military Rites. The family will receive friends from 1-3pm prior to the service.
Mr. Elliott is survived by, his wife, Ellen Sullins Elliott, one son, Robert Michael Elliott of Georgia, two brothers, Roger Elliott and Roy Elliott of West Jefferson, four sisters, Ruby Adkins of Jefferson, Retha Roark of Statesville, Ruth Roten of Millers Creek, Rita Lynn Elliott of Jefferson, one grandson, David Robert Elliott and several nieces and nephews also survive.
You may send or view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Elliott’s arrangements.
Thomas "Tom" Grubb
Mr. Thomas Alexander Grubb, better know as Tom, age 75 of Todd, NC died Friday, December 4, 2009 at Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Grubb was born April 10, 1934 in Ashe County to the late William and Anna Lou Stephens Grubb. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers: Burl, Ervin and Reece Grubb.
Tom was a loving husband to Rita W. Grubb for 54 years. He was a devoted father to six children. Tom first worked as a sawmiller but spent the remainder of his life in construction work and was known for his talents in masonry.
He was a faithful member and trustee of Baldwin Community Church. His involvement in the church included serving as Sunday school teacher, song leader and board member. Tom lived his life devoted to Christ and was willing to do anything to bring upbuilding to God's kingdom.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Baldwin Community Church by Rev. Randy Peters, Rev. David Grinnell and Rev. J. D. Walton. Burial will follow in the Bethany cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Saturday, December 5th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Grubb is survived by:
His wife: Rita Wood Grubb
Four sons: Greg Grubb Sr. and wife Donna of West Jefferson, Jeff Grubb and wife Pam of Todd, Tim Grubb of Charlotte and Anthony Grubb of Wilmington
Two daughters: Sheila Walter and husband Wesley of West Jefferson and Sharon Houck and husband Jeff of West Jefferson
Two brothers: G. V. Grubb of Todd and Bryce Grubb of Creston
Three sisters: Laila Walker and Essie Thomas of Winston-Salem &
Sandra Miller of Greensboro
9 grandchildren: Nelson Grubb, Shannon Hincher, Amber and Brittney Grubb, Adam, Philip and Zachary Walter, Sarah & Simon Houck
5 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to:
Baldwin Community Church Building Fund
1549 Hwy. 194 S., Todd, NC 28684
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Hazel Starnes
Mrs. Hazel Moretz Starnes, age 79 of Fleetwood died Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Mrs. Starnes was born November 19, 1930 in Ashe County to the late Joseph and Alice Houck Moretz. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Odell Starnes. Hazel was a member of Big Flatts Baptist Church. Hazel lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Chris Cox. Burial will follow in the Big Flatts Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Friday, Dec. 4th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Starnes is survived by:
Two sons: Ronald Starnes of Lenoir & Joseph Starnes of Springfield, TN
Three sisters: Ruby Lewis and Mary Nell Simons both of Bel Air MD & Dorothy Greene of Columbia, SC
5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Big Flatts Baptist Church, c/o Elsie Trivette, 649 Buffalo Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Jaci Linn Adrian
Miss Jaci Linn Adrian age 29 of Lansing died Saturday, November 28, 2009. Jaci was born December 9, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home by Rev. Elliott Osowitt. Burial will follow in the Scott-Blevins cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 prior to the service.
Miss Adrian is survived by:
Her mother and step father: Esther and Steve Gasi of Lansing, NC
Her father: Joseph Adrian of New Jersey
One sister: Jennifer Grasso of New Jersey
One brother: Aaron Adrian of New Jersey
Paternal grandparents: Craig & Jeannette Adrian of New York
2 nephews
Memorials may be made to the family c/o
Badger Funeral Home PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Ennis Parsons Wyatt
Mrs. Ennis Parsons Wyatt age 92 of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wyatt was born September 29, 1917 in Smyth County, Virginia to the late Albert and Rebecca McGuire Parsons. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a son, Gwyn Parsons.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jesse Cox and Rev. Todd Brewer. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM prior to the service.
Mrs. Wyatt is survived by:
3 sons: Edward Blaine Parsons and wife Joyce of Meat Camp, James “Jay” Wyatt and wife Jeanne and Gale Wyatt and wife Peggy all of West Jefferson
1 step-son: Raymond Hopkins and wife Ester of West Jefferson
1 daughter: Winnie Taylor and husband Earl of West Jefferson
14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren 3 great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
