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Dorothy Miller Patrick
Mrs. Dorothy Miller Patrick widow of the late Wert Howell age 83 of West Jefferson died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.
Dorothy was born in Ashe County on November 9, 1926 to the late Ellis and Laura Phillips Miller. In addition to her parents and second husband she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Harley Patrick and two grandsons.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11:00am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Patrick cemetery.The family will receive friends from 10-11am Tuesday prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home.Mrs. Patrick is survived by, two sons, Marshall and Robert Patrick of West Jefferson, two daughters, Flossie Day of West Jefferson, Arvie "Venie" Houck of Fleetwood, one brother, Gaither Miller of Wilbar, NC, 6 grandchildren, Marvin Day, Alvin Day, Roger Houck, James Patrick, Angie Patrick, Audrey Patrick, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Lisa Bottomley, 87 Montview Drive, Sparta, NC 28675.
Condolences may be sent or can be viewed through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.
Don Miller
Mr. Don Miller age 85 of Glendale Springs, NC died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Mr. Miller was born January 3, 1924 in Ashe County to the late George and Sallie Cox Miller. He attended Glendale Springs Baptist Church. He was a WWII POW. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Sheets Miller, 1 grandson, 4 brothers and 1 sister.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 15, 2009 at the Glendale Springs Baptist Church by Rev. Amos Combs and Rev. Russell Sheets. Mr. Miller will lie in state 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the George Miller cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday, March 14th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Miller is survived by:
Four sons: Tommy Miller and wife Nancy of Winston Salem, Aaron Miller and wife Georgiann of Yadkinville, Bobby Miller and wife Betty and Jack Miller and wife Darlene of Glendale Springs.
Three daughters: Betty Shatley and husband Carson of High Point, Edith Black and husband Harold of Laurel Springs and Nancy Johnson and husband Carl of Colfax
Three brothers: Benny and Billy Ray Miller both of Glendale Springs and Roy Miller of Concord
15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, one step-grandchild, 2 step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors
The family will be meeting at the home place.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Paul Blevins
Mr. Paul Jones Blevins Sr. age 84 of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Blevins was born July 25, 1924 in Ashe County to the late Arthur and Lela Massey Blevins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother: Robert Blevins and two sisters: Violet Blevins and Mary Oliver.
Mr. Blevins was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver with over forty years of service. He enjoyed CB and ham radio operation.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tommy Wurth and Rev. Charles McCoy. Burial will follow in the Blevins Family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Blevins is survived by:
His wife: Gertie Schroder Blevins
Four sons: Paul Blevins Jr. of Boone, NC, Charles Blevins of Cochranville, PA,
Donald Blevins of Swoope, VA and Michael Scott Kirby of West Jefferson
Two daughters: Mary Mears of Quarryville, PA and Shirley Phipps of Cochranville, PA
Five brothers: Dean, Fred, R. L., Rex and Larry Blevins all of Lansing, NC
Three sisters: Faye Testerman of Grassy Creek, NC, Ruth Blackburn and
Beryl Carter of Lansing, NC
9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Landmark Baptist Church.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Michael Edward Ashbaugh
1940-2009
Michael Edward Ashbaugh, 68, of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, March 6, 2009 at his beloved mountain home.
He was born September 8, 1940 in Dover, Ohio to the late Florence Lightel Ashbaugh and Henry Franklin Ashbaugh. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He was a member of the Harrison Masonic Lodge, The Tuscarawas Chapter 164 Order of the Eastern Star where he served as Worthy Patron three years, and the New Philadelphia Chapter 122 Order of the Eastern Star.
He had retired to the mountains of North Carolina in 1992 after 26 years with General Telephone of Ohio. Once in North Carolina he enjoyed working for Gamble Oil, spending time in the mountains watching the wildlife, and creating treasure for family and friends in his wood-working shop.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years Judie A. (Lynn) Ashbaugh; a daughter Lynn (Ashbaugh) Young and husband Robert B. Young of Raleigh, NC; a son Robert Michael Ashbaugh of Tivoli, NY; three grandsons Danny Quarels and his mother Frankie Tikva of Uhrichville, OH, Justin Young of Raleigh, NC, and Robbie Ashbaugh of Tivoli, NY; a brother Patrick Ashbaugh of El Paso, TX; a niece Rachel Ashbaugh and nephew Eric Ashbaugh of New Philadelphia.
He was preceded in death by two brothers James and Timothy Ashbaugh.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 9 from 4:00-5:00 in the fellowship hall at Bethany Methodist Church in West Jefferson, NC. Reverend Lewis Poag will lead a service celebrating Michael’s life at 5:00pm. Inurnment at Evergreen Burial Park in New Philadelphia, OH will follow on Thursday, March 12 after services at Linn, Hert, Geib Funeral Home.
The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to The Ashe Services for Aging Inc. PO Box 9 West Jefferson, NC 28694 or Bethany United Methodist Church 495 NC Highway 194 S. West Jefferson, NC 28694.
You may send or view condolences through our website www.badgerfuneral home.com
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Ashbaugh’s arrangements.
Wrenn Sharpe Mangum
Mrs. Wrenn Sharpe Mangum age 64 of West Jefferson, NC died Monday, March 2, 2009 at her home. Wrenn was born October 10, 1944 in Iredell County to the late John and Lela Shook Sharpe. Mrs. Mangum retired from the faculty of the North Carolina School of the Deaf where she also served as a private tutor. In her retirement years she relocated in Ashe County with her late husband, The Rev. Maynard Mangum. She was an active member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church serving as a member of Worship Committee, and the WJUMC Chancel Choir. She was the director of the WJUMC Vacation Bible School and was currently serving as a teacher of the elementary Sunday School Class. She was active in the development of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church Kid’s Club. In addition to her church work, she was an active member of the Ashe County Humane Society. In addition to five cousins and a host of friends, she is survived by her beloved faithful canine companions, Jessie and Max.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:30 AM at West Jefferson United Methodist Church with Rev. Kirk McNeill officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church’s columbarium.
A gathering of friends will be from 10:30-11:30AM prior to the service at West Jefferson United Methodist Church Hensley Hall.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the West Jefferson United Methodist Church, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Cecil Barker
Mr. Cecil Ray Barker, age 64 of Lenoir died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Mr. Barker was born July 5, 1944 in Ashe county to the late Roger and Alva Sifford Barker. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers: Richard, Joseph and Wayne Barker; two sisters: Marion Keller and Delma Church.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2 PM at the Barker Family cemetery by Rev. Thomas Stuart
Mr. Barker is survived by:
Two daughters: Elizabeth Brown of Yellville, AR and Michelle Abernathy of Granite Falls
Four sons: James Barker of Hudson, Larry Barker of Lenoir, Roger Barker of Morganton and Eric Taylor of Hickory
Two Brothers: Dalton Barker of Oregon and Larry Barker of Claremont
7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews
Sonja Moseley
Miss Sonja Diane Moseley age 23 of Laurel Springs, died Monday, March 2, 2009 at NC Baptist Hospital. Miss Moseley was born January 2, 1986 in Forsyth County to Donald Mosely and Catrinia Absher Moseley Chapman. She was preceded in death by her father. Sonja attended Faith Chapel Baptist Church. She loved God and enjoyed life to it’s fullest.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Roger Blevins. The family will receive friends from
1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Big Ridge cemetery.
Miss Moseley is survived by:
Her mother and step-father: Cathy and Casey Chapman of Laurel Springs
One sister: Cassidy Chapman of Laurel Springs
One brother: Don Moseley of Laurel Springs
One step-brother: Brandon Chapman of Maryland
Maternal grandparents: Roy and Patricia Absher of Laurel Springs
Paternal grandmother: Elizabeth Moseley of Wilkesboro
Step-grandparents: Ronnie & Shirley Collins of Ennis
Several aunts & uncles
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to:
Spinal Bifida Association
4590 MacArthur Blvd. NW Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Miss Moseley’s arrangements.
Roger Shaw
Mr. Roger Lee Shaw age 58 of Hudson, NC died Friday, February 27, 2009 at the Brockford Inn Assisted Living Center. Mr. Shaw was born August 23, 1950 in Ashe County to the late Cam and Ethel Eldreth Shaw. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Joe Shaw, Edward Shaw, Arlen Shaw and Geneva Davis.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Dean Shaw. Burial will follow in the Jefferson cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Shaw is survived by:
One sister: Helen Miller of Hudson
several nieces and nephews
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Barbara Ann Kovac
Mrs. Barbara Ann Kovac, age 86 of West Jefferson, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Kovac was born June 21, 1922 in Clearfield, PA to the late Joseph and Mary Matsko. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Kovac.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church by Father Joseph Dinh.
Mrs. Kovac is survived by:
Several nieces & nephews
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
John Pennington
Mr. John Henry Pennington, age 76 of Crumpler, NC died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at his home. Mr. Pennington was born February 27, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Everett and Martha Greer Pennington.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Galvin Jones and Rev. Dennis Blevins. Burial will follow in the Jason Spencer cemetery. Mr. Pennington will lie in state from 1:00 – 2:00 prior to the service.
Mr. Pennington is survived by:
One daughter: Sherry Hamm of Lansing
Two step-daughters: Kathy Dowell of Mouth of Wilson, VA and
Crystal Rash of Todd
Three step-sons: Bobby Moody and George Gorly both of West Jefferson
and Michael Johnson of Crumpler
Sister: Ruth Pennington of Greensboro
4 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews
In lieu of flowers 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.
Eula Faye Sheets
Miss Eula Faye Sheets, age 69 of Glendale Springs, NC, died Thursday, February 18, 2009 at Segraves Care Center. Miss Sheets was born June 14, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Irdell and Eula Farrington Sheets. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two brothers: George and Richard Sheets.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church by Rev. Sonny Thomas and Rev. Russell Sheets. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service.
Miss Sheets is survived by:
Three Brothers: Herman Sheets and Rev. Russell Sheets both of Glendale Springs and Hobert Sheets of West Jefferson
One sister: Phyllis Miller of Jefferson
Several nieces & nephews
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
