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Beryl Hart
Mrs. Beryl Stansberry Hart, age 99 of West Jefferson, NC died Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Margate Health & Rehab. Center. Mrs. Hart was born December 10, 1907 in Ashe County to the late Jacob and Lettie Brooks Stansberry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers: Everette, Ralph and Langdon Ray 'Tooney Stansberry and sister, Retha Edmondson.
Mrs. Hart may be best known in Ashe County for her years of service as assistant to her father, J. D. Stansberry in the offices of Clerk of Superior Court and later in the Register of Deeds office.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 PM, September 23, 2007 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. David Blackburn. Burial was in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 3:00 - 4:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, c/o Cathy Finley,
392 Richardson Hollow Rd., Lansing, NC 28643 or
American Cancer Society c/o Renea Adams, 372 Oscar Day Rd., Jefferson, NC 28640.
Mrs. Hart is survived by:
Nieces: Mary Beryl Davis and husband Bud of West Jefferson, NC, Adalene Gambill of West Jefferson, NC, Bernice Little of PA, Wanda Marine of DE and Retha Stansberry of FL.
Nephew: Ray Stansberry of Charlotte, NC
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cynthia Simpkins
Cynthia Marie Simpkins, age 47 of West Jefferson, NC, died Wednesday, September, 19, 2007. Ms. Simpkins was born October 24, 1959 in Wilmington, DE to Charles and Clara Testerman Simpkins. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Ms. Simpkins is survived by:
Son: Dewayne Bowden of Hickory, NC
Daughter: Staci Miller of West Jefferson, NC
Father: Charles Simpkins of Crumpler, NC
Three Brothers: Charles D. Simpkins of Deep Gap, NC, Larry and Carl Simpkins both of DE
Two Sisters: Brenda Soules of Sparta, Nc and Regina Trivette of Todd, NC
1 granddaughter, several, aunts, uncles and cousins
Memorials may be made to the family:
Charles Simpkins
857 George McMillian Rd.
Crumpler, NC 28617
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Fredda Davis
Mrs. Fredda Pennington Davis, age 95 of Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Margate Health & Rehab. Center. Mrs. Davis was born March 4, 1912 in Ashe County to Oscar and Mamie Carson Pennington. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Walter Davis and brother; Earl Pennington.
Mrs. Davis was a member of the Nathans Creek United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and past treasurer. Fredda was a very loving and caring person. She enjoyed quilting and she made quilts for each of her children and most of her grandchildren. She was a talented artist and loved walking and being around people.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 21, 2007 at the Nathans Creek United Methodist Church by Rev. Rob Brooks, Rev. Darrell Giles and Rev. Todd Brewer. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM prior to the service.
Mrs. Davis is survived by:
1 daughter: Joann Furman of Fayetteville, PA
2 sons: Thomas Wilson Davis of Orlando, FL & Harold Davis of Jefferson
4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren & several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Nathans Creek United Methodist Church.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Joann Miller
Mrs. Joann Howell Miller, age 61 of West Jefferson, NC died Monday, September 17, 2007 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born July 29, 1946 in Ashe County to the late Wert and Grace Partick Howell. She was a member of South Beaver Baptist Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 21, 2007 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mark Harless and Rev. Johnny Goodman. Burial will follow in the Patrick cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Thursday, Sept. 20th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Miller is survived by:
Her husband: Jerry Miller of the home
1 daughter: Melissa Miller of West Jefferson, NC
1 son: Carl Miller of West Jefferson, NC
3 sisters: Lizzy Royal of Lansing, NC, Brenda Hall of Jefferson, NC & Virginia Wyatt of North Wilkesboro, NC
3 brothers: Grover Howell of West Jefferson, NC, Lester Howell better know as Shorty of Ronda, NC & J. C. Howell of Raleigh, NC
4 grandchildren: Rachel & Kimberly Dillard and Austin & Abby Miller, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Billy Mullis
Mr. Billy Gene Mullis age 54 of Valdese, NC died Monday at his home. Mr. Mullis was born in Ashe County to Clarence and Stella Mae Reeves Mullis. He was preceded in death by his father and step-son, Jonathan Bell IV.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Glen Woodie and Rev. Gene Roten. Burial will follow in the Haw Orchard cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, Sept. 19th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Mullis is survived by:
His wife: Selma Osborne Mullis of the home
One son: Billy Joe Mullis of Lenoir, NC
His mother: Stella Mae Reeves Mullis of West Jefferson, NC
2 brothers: Jerry Mullis of Wilkesboro, NC & Dale Mullis of Fleetwood, NC
2 sisters: Linda Mullis of West Jefferson, NC & Shirley Tincher of Jefferson, NC
1 step-grandchild, several nieces & nephews, and step- nieces & nephews.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Maggie Roten
Mrs. Maggie Osborne Roten, age 78 of Creston, NC died Monday, September 17, 2007 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Roten was born March 17, 1929 in Ashe County to the late George and Rhoda Roten Osborne. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband; Albert Roten, son; Robert Roten and infant daughter; Judy Roten. She was a member of the Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union. She enjoyed gardening and walking.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union by Rev. Darrell Graybeal. Burial will follow in the Roten cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mrs. Roten is survived by:
1 daughter: Louise Viers of Laurel Springs
5 sons: Jerry Roten, Leonard 'LC' Roten, Larry Roten, and Gary Roten all of Creston, NC and Jamie Roten of McGrady, NC
2 sisters: Pearl Flanagan of Hickory, NC and Burl Berry of Richmond, VA
1 brother: Junior Osborne of Creston, NC
Special friend: Bill Stillwell of Hickory, NC
Caregiver: Trish Osborne of Creston, NC
15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to:
Roten cemetery
c/o Junior Osborne
Creston, NC 28615 or
Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union
c/o Cindy Lewis
8572NC Hwy 88 W.
Warrensville, NC 28694
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Clara DeBoard
Clara Dell McClure DeBoard, age 100 of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Ashe, died Friday, September 7, 2007 at her home. Mrs. DeBoard was born February 2, 1907 in Ashe County to the late Vince and Berta Mayberry McClure.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 17, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Monday prior to the service.
Mrs. DeBoard is survived by:
Two daughters: Sue Ward of Las Vegas and Betty Chrisco of CA
One brother: Worth McClure of PA
One sister: Ruth Farmer of VA
3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
David Blevins
Mr. David Ralph Blevins, age 78 of Valdese, NC formerly of Ashe died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at his home. Mr. Blevins was born April 14, 1929 in Rock, WV to the late Oscar and Maggie Blevins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife: Mary Lee Blevins, sister: Leslie Blevins and, brothers: Lester, Lacy, Reeves, Ernie, Lovie, Harvey and Vernon Blevins. Mr. Blevins attended Trinity Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 2:00pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Scott Moneyham, Rev. Fred Richardson and Minister Danny Mille will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks cemetery in Lansing.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, Sept. 14th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Blevins is survived by:
2 daughters: Belinda Mosteller of Conley Springs, NC & Charlene Rupard of Colletsville, NC
2 brothers: Montie Blevins of Jefferson, NC and Marvin Blevins of Lansing, NC
3 sisters: Bessie Sexton of West Jefferson, NC, Ella Mae Francis of Jefferson, NC and Wilma Richardson of Lansing, NC.
6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Edna Irene Scott
Edna Irene Scott, age 83 of Hampton, VA, formerly of Ashe County, NC died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at the Sentara Careplex Hospital. Miss Scott was born September 22, 1923 in Ashe County to the late Grady and Fern Davis Scott. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a sister; Jenny Scott, brothers; Dennis and Joe Scott and nephew; Chris Scott. Miss Scott was a member of Zion United Methodist Church. She was also an associate member of the First United Methodist Church in Hampton, VA. She was lovingly devoted to her family and friends and was always willing to help everyone in any way possible. She was a retired NASA engineer.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Brenda Brashear officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Miss Scott will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to:
Zion United Methodist Church cemetery Fund c/o James Taylor, 580 Grant Houck Rd., Todd, NC 28684.
Miss Scott is survived by:
Sister: Eugina Scott of Hampton, VA
Sisters In-Law: Margie Scott of West Jefferson, NC and Ruth Scott of Todd, NC
Several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Franklin Delano Bare
Mr. Franklin D. Bare better known as Frank age 72 of West Jefferson died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.
Mr. Bare was born on October 9, 1934 to the late Wilson and Annie Ruth Miller Bare. He worked all his life as a farmer. Including his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Wade Hampton Bare.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00pm at Riverview Primitive Baptist Church with Elder James McNeill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Bare is survived by:
2 nephews: Eric Bare of West Jefferson and Shane Bare of Wilkesboro.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Riverview Primitive Baptist Church cemetery Fund, c/o John Paul Miller 1897 Conley Cheek Road, Fleetwood, NC 28626.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Bare's arrangements.
Ruthie Hopkins
Mrs. Ruthie Jane Lyalls Hopkins age 79 of West Jefferson died Tuesday, Augusr 21, 2007 at NC Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Hopkins was born April 8, 1928 in Ashe Coiunty to the late Jessie and Mary Wayne Lyalls. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Oron Hopkins, a son, Ricky Hopkins, a brother, Willard Lyalls and two sisters, Nancy Lyalls and Sally Russell. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Mount Olive Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Roger Blevins officiating. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by: 2 sons: Johnny Hopkins of the home and Bobby Hopkins of West Jefferson 1 daughter: Joyce Houck of West Jefferson 2 step-sons: Roy Hopkins of Crumpler and Kermit Hopkins of Fleetwood 1 step-daughter: Nena Bare of Millers Creek 2 sisters: Flora Fox of Taylorsville and Johnsie Lyalls of Wilkesboro 6 step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. 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 is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Ellis Davis
Mr. Kenneth Ellis Davis age 81 of Millers Creek died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Margate Health and Rehab center. Mr. Davis was born October 8, 1925 in Vermont to the late Kenneth W. and Marion Monroe Davis.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel in West Jefferson with Rev. Lyn Lambert officiating.
Mr. Davis is survived by:
His wife: Patricia Davis
4 sons: Peter Davis, Andrew Davis &, Robert Davis of FL and Michael Swaenepoel of Concord, NC
6 daughters: Susan Welch of Illinois, Carol Guarldino, Sally Marvin, Michele Bachler all of Florida, Kelly Hennig of Millers Creek, Pamela Davis of Thailand
15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchild also survive.
Badger Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangements.
Lee May
Mr. Lee May, age 61 of Galax, VA, formerly of Ashe County died Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Twin County Hospital in Galax. Mr. May was born September 1, 1945 in Ashe County to the late Paul and Ossie Carpenter May. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters; Grace Baldwin, Ruby Eller and Martha Eller.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 - 12:00 Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Badger Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at the May cemetery following the visitation.
Mr. May is survived by:
1 son: Chris May and wife Deborah of Fries, VA
1 daughter: Angela May of Galax, VA
3 sisters: Hazel Surber and husband Don, Ruth Taylor and Mary Buchanan all of Whitetop, VA
1 brother: Donnie May and wife Donna of Lansing, NC
3 grandchildren: Channing, Cody and Alexandrea
1 great grandchild: Isabella
Special grandchild: Kenna Taylor
Special family: Viola, Melinda Taylor and Richard Wilmouth
Several nieces and nephews
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
