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Dallas Testerman
Mr. Dallas Testerman, age 78 of Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Segraves Care Center. Mr. Testerman was born July 19, 1930 in Ashe County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lettie Testerman and brother, James Testerman.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 PM Thursday at Badger Funeral Home by Rev. Charlie McCoy. The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 7:30 prior to the service.
Mr. Testerman is survived by:
One sister: Clara Lawrence of Rough River, KY
One brother: Ed Testerman of York, PA
several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Hattie Osborne
Mrs. Hattie Osborne age 99 of Lansing, NC died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Osborne was born February 1, 1909 in Ashe County to the late Fieldon and Alia Hamm Osborne. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Osborne and all her brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home chapel by Rev. Dennis Poe. Burial will follow in the Roten cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 prior to the service.
Mrs. Osborne is survived by:
several nieces and nephews .
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Bernice Miller
Mrs. Bernice Pendry Miller age, 92 of Jefferson, NC died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Margate Health Center in Jefferson. Mrs. Miller was born September 8, 1916 in Ashe County to the late Theodore and Bessie Woodie Pendry. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Everett Miller.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 6, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Ken Morris and the Rev. Steve Leashomb. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at the Ebenezer cemetery.
Mrs. Miller is survived by:
Three daughters: Bronda Crouse of Glade Valley, Mary Finney and Audrey Sheets both of Jefferson;
One brother Clifford Pendry of Ennice, NC
Two sisters: Iva Dale Richardson of Johnson City, TN and Donna Phillips of Lakeland, FL.
Two grandchildren and four great grandchildren
Several nieces & nephews
Special care giver: Barbara Boyden
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Patsy Ann Phipps
Ms. Patsy Ann Phipps, age 60 of Crumpler, died Friday, October 3, 2008 at her home.
Ms. Phipps was born in Dickenson, VA on August 10, 1948 to the late Samuel and Elsie Martin Mann. Including her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Linda White and half sister Sandra Livingston.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 2pm at Badger Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Joe Riley Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in New River Baptist church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home.
Ms. Phipps is survived by, her fiancée, Blaine Vannoy, three sons: Franklin, Glen and Jimmy Ray Phipps all or Crumpler, four daughters: Bessie Baker of Fayetteville, Cindy Spadaro of Texas, Patricia June Phipps of Fayetteville and Melissa Richards of Taylorsville, two sisters: Wanda Mann of Taylorsville & Sue Cook of Conway, five half brothers: Sam Mann of Crumpler, Robert Mann of MI, Darrell Mann, Joe Phipps and James Mann of WV, three half sisters: Brenda Rahn of WV, Nancy Smith of FL, Ella Mae Mann of OH, 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces & nephews also survive.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to High Country Health Care Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.
Joseph "Charlie" Vannoy
Mr. Joseph Charles Vannoy, better known as Charlie, age 79 of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Vannoy was born September 14, 1929 in Ashe County to the late Bower and Maude Eller Vannoy. Mr. Vannoy was an avid Braves fan. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, October 3, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Dean Watson and Rev. Michael Lea. The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 12:00 prior to the service.
Mr. Vannoy is survived by:
Two sons: Tim Vannoy and wife Bobbie of Winston-Salem & Jim Vannoy and wife Kristin of Bosie, ID
Two Daughters: Teresa Payne and husband Eric of Fleetwood & Lisa Holman and husband Kevin of West Jefferson
Two Brothers: Blane Vannoy of Crumpler & Reeves Vannoy of Lansing
One sister: Betty Phipps of Healing Springs
4 grandchildren: Tonya Renee Payne Hurst, Falon, Tavin and Jeren Holman
Family friend: Shirley Brooks Pennington
several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family respectfully requests no food. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to either of the following:
Ashe Humane Society PO Box 1776 West Jefferson, NC 28694
Ashe Service for Aging PO Box 9 West Jefferson, NC 28694
Or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Rex Harless
Mr. Rex Edward Harless age 83 of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Margate Health & Rehab. Mr. Harless was born July 1, 1925 in Ashe County to the late George and Ida Craft Harless. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers; Johnny, Lane and Joseph Harless, two sisters: Maggie Howell and Doris Storie. He loved riding a tractor and working with horses, mules and dogs.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church by Rev. Robert Harless and Rev. Mark Harless. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, Oct. 2nd at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Harless is survived by:
One Brother: Rev. Ross Harless of West Jefferson
One sister: Madge Roberts of West Jefferson
His caregivers: Donald and Linda Harless
several nieces and nephews also survive.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Joseph Jones
Rev. Joseph Dillard Jones better known as Junior age 39 of North Wilkesboro, NC died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at his home. Mr. Jones was born October 11, 1968 in Smyth County, Virginia to Joseph and Linda Day Jones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Rev. Walter and Ola Day.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Sturgills Baptist Church by Rev. Lloyd Day, Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Ralph Smith. Burial will follow in the Day cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 1st at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Jones is survived by:
His wife: Crystal Jones of the home.
1 daughter: Amber Jones of the home
His mother: Linda Day Harrison and step father Larry of Yadkinville, NC
His father: J. D. Jones and stepmother Rosie of Warrensville, NC
3 sisters: Sherry Jones of Yadkinville, NC, Melissa Jones of Jonesville, NC and Jeannie Jones of Warrensville, NC
1 step-sister: Tammy Grainger of Athens, GA
Grandparents: Dillard and Evie Jones of Warrensville, NC
3 nieces and 4 nephews and 1 great nephew.
Flowers will be appreciated 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.
Mabel Johnson
Mrs. Mable Sheets Johnson age 99 of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Jefferson Care Center. Mrs. Johnson was born March 26, 1909 in Yukon, WV to the late Linville and Dolly Hurley Sheets. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband; Clate Johnson, son; Richard Johnson and two brothers. Mrs. Johnson was a member of North Beaver Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and sewing.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Rick Miller. Burial will follow in the Calloway cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 prior to the service.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by:
1 daughter: Betty Jo Stewart of Winston Salem
1 grandchild, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to either of the following:
High Country Healthcare System Hospice
PO Box 421
Jefferson, NC 28640
Jefferson Care Center
PO Box 134
Jefferson, NC 28640
The family wishes to give a special thank you to Joy Yates and all the caregivers of Jefferson Care Center.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Pauline Johnson
Mrs. Rosa Pauline Neaves Johnson widow of Lonnie Fred Johnson passed away Friday, September 26, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital with her family at her bedside.
She was born in Ashe County on December 11, 1922 to the late Lester & Ettie Hamm Neaves. Mrs. Johnson was a long time member of Phoenix Baptist Church and worked many years for the Ashe County School System at Lansing School. Pauline was the glue that held the family together, a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She was renowned for her cooking skills and when asked for recipes she couldn’t necessarily tell you the exact amount of each ingredient, she used a pinch here and a dab there method. You never left her home without eating whether you were hungry or not. She loved to garden and had the greenest thumb ever. When someone’s house plants needed a little tender loving care, leave them with Pauline and they would come back more beautiful than ever.
Even though she suffered with rheumatoid arthritis most of her adult life she never complained. She was truly a positive influence on the lives she touched. She was a very special lady who always had a smile on her face. She was loved very much and will be deeply missed by all!
Left to cherish her memory are a daughter & son in-law, Wanda and Durwin Elliott of Sheridan, WY, her daughter in-law, Edna Mae Johnson of Lansing, one brother, Scott Neaves of Crumpler, NC, two sisters, Maxine Hart of Laurel Springs, NC and Myrle Miller of Millers Creek, NC, five grandchildren, Bobby, Fred and Johnny Johnson all of Lansing, Celena Elliott Watson of Mt. Airy, NC and Heather Elliott Rayle of Jamestown, NC, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, a number of nieces & nephews also survive.
Preceding her in death were her son Lonnie Maynard Johnson, 4 brothers, Glenn, Floyd, Ford & Harold Neaves and one sister Lorene Hamby.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 –8:00 Saturday, Sept. 27th at Badger Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Phoenix Baptist Church. Officiating at the service will be her grandson Rev. Johnny Johnson and her pastor Rev. Jeff Dollar. Burial will follow in the Howell Hill cemetery.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Phoenix Baptist Church, PO Box 159, Warrensville, NC 28693.
A special thanks to her many friends and neighbors for all the love, support and prayers given to her and the family during the past few months.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Ethel Blevins
Ethel Amanda Jones Blevins, age 91, of Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson, NC. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Jefferson United Methodist Church by the Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin. Graveside services will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Mrs. Blevins was born to Thomas and Cora Barker Jones on Feb. 22, 1917 in the Bina Community of Ashe County, NC. She was married to David Allen Blevins on February 20, 1944. Mrs. Blevins was a graduate of Emory and Henry College and served the Ashe County School System for 43 years. As an educator she earned the love and respect of her students and co-workers. She was a faithful member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church for many years.
Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, two brothers and three sisters. Surviving is one daughter: Joy Blevins Doherty and husband, Neil Doherty of Los Angeles, California, one son: Lanney Blevins and wife, Aleta of Kingsport TN, one granddaughter, Christy Burke and husband, Josh of Kingsport, TN, two sisters: Edna Rose of Kenly, NC and Guida Creech of Barnwell, SC.
The family requests that in Lieu of Flowers memorials be made to:
Jefferson United Methodist Church
P. O. Box 236
Jefferson, NC 28640.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.