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Mont Brooks
Mr. Mont "Jay" Brooks better known as Jay, age 78 of Warrensville, NC died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at his home. Mr. Brooks was born April 1, 1929 in Ashe County to the late Henry and Lou Blackburn Brooks.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 21, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mark Harless, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Minister Danny Miller. Burial will follow in the Brooks cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, March 20th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Brooks is survived by:
His wife: Josephine Cornett Brooks of the home
2 sons: Mark Brooks of Jefferson & Michael Brooks of West Jefferson
1 daughter: Deborah Tolbert of Jefferson
3 step-sons: Dean Bare of Deep Gap, Jerry Bare and Randy Bare both of West Jefferson
2 step daughters: Treeceia Eller of West Jefferson & Joyce Latham of Crumpler
4 sisters: Bessie Cornett of West Jefferson, Pauline Tipton of Statesville, Helen Robinson and Shirley Anderson both of Warrensville
2 brothers: Fred Brooks of Warrensville & Jim Brooks of West Jefferson
9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to:
High Country Healthcare System Hospice
PO Box 421
Jefferson, NC 28640
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Kelly Lovelace
Mr. Kelly Cleveland Lovelace, age 75 of West Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Lovelace was born January 23, 1933 in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Basil and Zuria Farmer Lovelace. Mr. Lovelace was a distinguished US Army veteran who served in both the Korean Conflict and Vietname War.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Haw Orchard Baptist Church by Rev. Randy Lovelace. Burial will follow in the Haw Orchard cemetery with military rites. Mr. Lovelace will lie in state from 1:00 - 2:00 prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Friday, March 14th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Lovelace is survived by:
His wife: Peggy Richardson Lovelace of the home.
1 son: Michael Lovelace of Shrewsbury, MA
2 daughters: Betty Lovelace of Woodbridge, VA & Rita Pryor of Denver, NC
3 brothers: Jesse Lovelace of Bel Air, MD, Fielden Lovelace of Pamplin, VA & Ralph Lovelace of St. Paul, NC
7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Eugene Watson
Mr. Eugene Granville Watson, age 90 of Fleetwood died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Watson was born October 7, 1917 in Ashe County to the late Noah and Victoria Byland Watson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife; Iris Vannoy Watson, a daughter; Barbara Watson, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Herbert McCoy. Burial will follow in Gap Creek cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Tuesday, March 11th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Watson is survived by:
5 sons: Laverne Watson and wife Martha of Fleetwood, Jack Watson and wife Wilma of West Jefferson, Terry Watson of Fleetwood, Rev. Dean Watson and wife Shirley of Fleetwood, NC and Tommy Watson and wife Joyce of Zionville, NC
2 sisters: Hazel Cheek of Lenoir, NC and Ella Mae Cheek of PA
2 brothers: Hobert Watson of Vilas, NC and Herbert Watson of Deep Gap, NC
11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Gap Creek Community cemetery Fund, c/o Roy Watson, 726 Cranberry Springs Road, Fleetwood, NC 28626.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Lemary Josephine Walton Howell
Mrs. Lemary Josephine Walton Howell age 86 of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. husband, David Howell.
Mrs. Howell was born in Ashe County on December 24, 1921 to the late Dave and Lessie Howell Walton. Including her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Lee Howell, one son, J.D. Howell and one sister, Stella Louise Howell.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. J. D. Walton. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 11th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Howell is survived by, one daughter, Ruby Blevins of Lansing, one son, Lacy Howell of West Jefferson, one sister, Jean Rash of West Jefferson,
7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will be meeting at the home of Rev. Billy Joe and Ruby Blevins on Deep Ford Road in Lansing.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Howell's arrangements.
Vada Josephine Sluder Lewis
Mrs. Vada Kathleen Sluder Lewis age 70 of Todd the Threetop community. Died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Watauga County on April 5, 1937 to the late Wesley and Jenny Mae Phillips Sluder. She was a member of Valley Home Baptist Church in Todd. Including her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers, Aster, Harm, Paul and Berchie Sluder, one sister, Hazel Neil. She always took great care of her family and others. She dearly loved her family and her church.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:00am at Valley Home Baptist Church by Rev. Charles McCoy and Rev. Denton Hart. Burial will follow in the Woodford cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9pm Monday, March 10, 2008 at her home 5715 Threetop Road in Todd.
Mrs. Lewis is survived by, her husband, Marvin Lewis, two sons, Larry Marvin Lewis better known as "Sam" and wife Lucinda Gail of Jefferson, Tommy Brice Lewis and wife Rebecca Ann of Roan Mountain, TN, two daughters, Darlene Lewis McGuire and husband Robert Allen of Sugar Grove, NC, Carolyn Lewis Lakey and husband Richard Allen of Boone, one brother, JB Sluder of Lenoir, one sister, Katie Johnson of Creston, six grandchildren, Samantha Lewis Elmore, Genna Greer, Robert Max McGuire, Monica McGuire Harrison, Stacey Hartzog, Brandy Mae Lewis, two step-grandchildren, Steven Greer, Marie Greer, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Valley Home Baptist Church c/o Carter Canter, 915 Ben Bolin Road, Creston, NC 28615.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Lewis' arrangements.
Anna Jean Lambert
Mrs. Anna Jean Blevins Lambert, age 72 of Lansing, NC died Monday, March 3, 2008 at her daughter's home in Wilkesboro, NC. Mrs. Lambert was born February 2, 1936 in Ashe County to the late Freeman and Minnie Baldwin Blevins. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Lambert and a son, Jim Lambert. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Joe Riley Blevins. Burial will follow in the Scott-Blevins cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Wednesday, March 5th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lambert is survived by:
1 son: Keith Lambert of Georgia
4 daughters: Brenda Lambert of Rhonda, NC, Cathy McGuire of Purlear, NC, Sue Severt of Jefferson, NC & Janet Blevins of Lansing, NC
1 brother: Walter Blevins of Lansing, NC
1 sister: Mary Belle Mahaffey of Lansing, NC
1 brother in-law: Ray Lambert of Crumpler, NC
1 sister in-law: Betty Lambert Brown of Crumpler, NC
9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Faye Day
Mrs. Faye Bare Day age 90 of Jefferson, NC the Friendship community, died Thursday, February 28, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Day was born July 10, 1917 in Ashe County to the late Ed and Alice Bare.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Reeves Jones and Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mrs. Day is survived by:
Her husband: Chester Day of the home
2 sons: William Wade Bare and wife Trudy of Low Gap, NC & Bobby Joe Day and wife Brenda of Shelby, NC
2 daughters: Betty Parsons of Statesville & Lucy Bare Mabe and husband Jim of Laurel Springs, NC
1 brother: Foy Dean Bare of Crumpler, NC
9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Sue Weaver
Mrs. Sue Phipps Weaver, age 78 of Grassy Creek, NC, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Weaver was born
September 16, 1929 in Wilkes County to the late Benjamin and Cora Lee Richardson Phipps. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Weaver.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday at Pleasant Home Baptist Church by Rev. Lonnie Carpenter and Rev. Jack Pugh. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Friday at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Weaver is survived by:
2 sons: Jeff Weaver of Saltville, VA and Eric Weaver of Jefferson, NC
1 grandson: Eric Austin Weaver of Jefferson, several nieces & nephews.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
The family will be meeting at the home of Eric Weaver, 225 Ashley Rd., Jefferson, NC
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.
Ruth Phelps
Mrs. Ruth Love Byerly Phelps, age 83 of Lansing, NC, died Sunday, February 24, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Phelps was born December 10, 1924 in Davidson County to the late Kelly and Grace Byerly.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Scottsville Baptist Church by Minister Danny Miller and Rev. Reeves Jones. Burial will follow in the Scottsville Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Tuesday at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phelps is survived by:
3 sons: William & Paul Phelps of Lansing and Avery Phelps of Lexington
3 daughters: Barbara Phelps of West Jefferson, Ruby Campbell of Lexington and Alice Roten of Mount Ulla, NC
1 Sister: Louise Rufrue of Kernersville
6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Beverly Forbis
Mrs. Beverly Rose Kimberlin Forbis, age 43, of West Jefferson, NC died Friday, February 22, 2008 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Forbis was born December 8, 1964 in Thomasville, NC to Willie and Bertha Taylor Kimberlin. She was preceded in death by her father and brother, Richard Kimberlin. She was a loving wife and proud mother.
Family graveside services will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Beaver Creek Christian Church cemetery.
Mrs. Forbis is survived:
Her husband: Jason Forbis of the home
One son: William Forbis of the home
Her mother: Bertha Kimberlin of Crumpler, NC
One sister: Teresa Martin and husband Andy of Greensboro, NC
One niece: Britany Martin of Greensboro, NC
Several aunts, uncles and cousins
No flowers please, the family requests memorials may be made to the family to help defray medical expenses and for her son William's college career.
Jason Forbis
107 Long St.
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.
Hallie Blevins
Mrs. Hallie Blevins, age 96 of Utica, OH died Friday, Feb. 8th in Utica.. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday at Shelter Baptist Church by J. E. Blevins. Burial will follow in Scott-Blevins cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 PM prior to the service. Mrs. Blevins is survived by: Three daughters: Phyllis Frye of Galloway, OH, Alice Meadows of Utica, OH & Mary Lou Stevens of Anderson, IN Two sons: Ray Blevins of Williamson, WV & Mark Blevins of Gambier, OH 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either of the following: Shelter Baptist Church c/o Ms. Cleda Wilcox 146E Dogwood Dr. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Scott-Blevins cemetery c/o Eddie Blevins 937 Shatley Springs Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617
Rosa Lee Ashley
Mrs. Rosa Lee Ashley, age 68 of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ashley was born June 3, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Hiram and Virginia Lewis Weaver. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Gordon Weaver.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 15, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Johnny Goodman, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Wayne Jones. Burial will follow in the Weaver Family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Thursday, Feb. 14th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ashley is survived by:
Her husband: David Ashley of the home
One son: Tim Ashley and wife Jennifer of Crumpler, NC
Two daughters: Christy Jan Shinn and husband Danny of West Jefferson, NC and Amanda Ashley and special friend Tim Vito of Fleetwood, NC
1 granddaughter: Christina Penley, 3 great-grandchildren: Angel, Austin and Kendra Penley
Nephew: Samuel Weaver
Sister in-law: Jewel Weaver
Special friend: Sara Patrick
Memorials may be made to either of the following:
Beaver Creek Baptist Church
PO Box 1560
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Weaver cemetery
c/o John Weaver
2241 NC Hwy. 88W.
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
