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Lucy Gray Holman Jones
Mrs. Lucy Gray Holman Jones age 68, of West Jefferson, NC died on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Jones was born on January 18, 1942 in Ashe County, NC to the late Fred Robert and Ethel Mae Parsons Holman. In addition to her parents Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by a sister Polly Bledsoe. She retired from Leviton after 34 years. She loved to read, listen to country music and loved to have a good laugh with her family and friends. She was a member of Warrensville United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and Christian and will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Greg Plott and Rev. Garrett Mahaffey. Burial will follow in Jones Family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, October 29th prior to the service..
Mrs. Jones is survived by: her husband, James "Jim" Jones, four children, J. R. Jones of Georgia, Donna Jones of West Jefferson, Debbie Segraves of Warrensville, Wendy Ham of Clifton, two brothers, Freddie Holman & Jimmy Holman both of Todd, two sisters, Joanne Wilcox of Lenoir & Virginia Dare Jones of Boone, half-sister, Wanda McNeill of Boone, also surviving are 3 grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: High Country Health Care Hospice P.O. Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Jones' arrangements.
Roger Edward Roland
Mr. Roger Edward Roland age 58, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, October 25, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Roland was born on June 14, 1952 in Chester, PA to Alvin and Earsie Ham Roland. Mr. Roland was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Roland worked many years as an architect in business and home construction. He loved to travel and spend time with people.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Steve Witherspoon. Burial will follow in Hardin cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Roland is survived by:
Special Friend: John Hardin of West Jefferson, NC
One daughter: Vicky Flanagan of West Jefferson, NC
His mother: Earsie Mae Roland of Lansing, NC
5 grandchildren: Bailey Clark, Alexandria Cruey, Dillon, Brooklyn and Autumn Flanagan.
1 great-grandson: Gabriel Clark
Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to:
Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation, 200 Hospital Ave., Jefferson, NC 28640. .
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Roland's arrangements.
Howard Elmo Combs
Mr. Howard Elmo Combs age 59, of Boomer formally of Ashe County died on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mr. Combs was born in Johnson County, TN to the late Grover and Lula Oliver Combs on December 27, 1950. He loved to ride his lawn mower, visit Tweetsie Rail Road and Cherokee, NC.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7:00pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Dean Shaw and Rev. Reeves Jones.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Poe cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Combs is survived by, one Sister: Margaret Medley and husband Keith of Boomer, NC; also surviving are 3 nieces, Tammy Bobbitt, Vergie McNeil, Danna Davis, 1 nephew, Wayne Davis and 4 great nieces, Debbie Bobbitt, Amanda Bobbitt, Ashley Bobbitt, Lisa McNeil and 3 great nephews, Tyler Osborne, Chris Farrington and Bobby McNeil.
Badger Funeral Home of West Jefferson was entrusted with Mr. Combs’ arrangements.
Doris Hurley Woods
Mrs. Doris Louise Hurley Woods age 76, of Creston, NC died on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Woods was born on November 1, 1933 in Ashe County, NC to the late Fieldon and Flossie Farmer Hurley. Mrs. Woods loved making dolls, quilting and working in her flower garden. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and attending church.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Francis & Rev. Spencer Roark. Burial will follow in the Calhoun cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Woods is survived by:
Her husband: Rev. Earl Woods
3 Children: Terry Woods of Creston, NC, Patsy Fink and husband Tommy of Creston, NC & Jerry Lynn Woods and special friend, Frankie White of Butler, TN
5 Sisters: Hazel Ham, Estie Dickens & Retha Temple of MD, Reba Holt of Jefferson & Nora Ham of Lansing, NC
1Brother: Chester Hurley of Kannopolis, NC
Special friend and caregiver: Pearl Roten
5 grandchildren: Ronnie Scott Nichols, Tony Lynn Nichols, Courtney Hope Woods, Kristie Lee Woods & Ashley Solona & several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Woods's arrangements.
William Parks Colvard
Mr. William Parks Colvard age 88, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at his home. Mr. Colvard was born on June 24, 1922 in Ashe County to the late Larry and Myrtle Phipps Colvard. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife: Cleta Colvard and son: Larry Neal Colvard.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Jefferson United Methodist Church by Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service.
Mr. Colvard is survived by:
One son: William Parks Colvard Jr. and wife Stacey of Harrison, TN
One brother: Hal Colvard and wife Dot of Jefferson, NC
3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to: Jefferson United Methodist Church c/o Pastor's Discretionary Fund, PO Box 236, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Colvard's arrangements.
Anderson Bernard Calhoun
Anderson Bernard Calhoun departed his earthly life for his eternal life on the 9th day of October, 2010 at Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC.
Bernard leaves to cherish his memory and legacy of love and service:
His wife: Maude Calhoun
Two children: Brenda Day and husband, Bobby Joe, & Robert “Bob” Calhoun and wife, Laura
Four grandchildren: Chad Day and wife Jenny, Chrissie Day Hoyle and husband Tim, Andy Calhoun and wife Shannon, and Wendy Calhoun Oller
Three step-grandchildren: Stephen Smith and wife Sara, Andrew Smith and wife Cristin & Wally Smith and wife Jessica
Seven great-grandchildren: Sarah & Mady Day, Riley Hoyle, Garett Oller, Tyler White, Gabe and Sam Smith
Step-mother: Lottie Calhoun of Jefferson, NC
Two sisters: Geraldine McNeil and Maxine Bragg, half sister: Imogene Ham
Special nephew: Bill Ham
Bernard was the son of the late Claude and Pearl Barr Calhoun.
Six brothers and sisters preceded him in death: Paris Lewis, Buel Calhoun, Opha Rhodes, Henrietta Powers, Cecil Calhoun & Katherine Miller.
Bernard made the decision to quit school at age 12, after the death of his mother to take care of his younger brothers and sisters and to ensure they finish school. He became employed at Phenix Chair Company on February 15, 1952 in the lumber yard. He worked his way up in the plant until he became the plant manager in August of 1971. He retired from Thomasville Furniture on February 28, 1993. During his retirement years he enjoyed making and selling birdhouses and playing golf.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Phoenix Baptist Church by Rev. Jeff Dollar and Rev. Ken Morris. Burial will follow in the Eller cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday, October 12th at Badger Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to: Eller cemetery Fund c/o Maude Calhoun, 1110 McNeil Rd., Lansing, NC 28643 or Phoenix Baptist Church c/o Andrea Greer, PO Box 159, Warrensville, NC 28693
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Lonnie Howard Blevins
Mr. Lonnie Howard Blevins age 88, of Grassy Creek, NC died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Margate Health & Rehab. Mr. Blevins was born on February 7, 1922 in Ashe, NC to Walter and Zenna Testerman Blevins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Kate Blevins, Brothers: Henry Ford Blevins, James Blevins & Willard Blevins, grandson: David Blevins. Mr. Blevins served in the US Marines during WWII.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Liberty Baptist Church by Rev. Russell Sheets and Sonny Williams with military rites. Burial will follow in Dixon cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, October 8th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Blevins is survived by:
Two sons: Roger Blevins of Grassy Creek, NC & James Blevins of Myrtle Beach, SC
Two Brothers: Leonard Blevins of Lansing, NC & Dale Blevins of Lenoir, NC
One Sister - Ola Vineard of Winston-Salem, NC
Three grandchildren: Lisa Halcomb, Michael Blevins & Tina Jones
6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: Liberty Baptist Church Youth c/o Tina Jones 351 Ray Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Blevins's arrangements.
Jimmy Dishman
Mr. Jimmy Dishman age 61, of Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his home. Mr. Dishman was born April 12, 1949 in Ashe County, to Mont and Willow Wyrick Dishman. Mr. Dishman was preceded in death by his father: Mont Dishman, brother: Ricky Dishman, grandparents: Riley and Cordelia Dishman and Ben & Annie Wyrick. Mr. Dishman was a member of New Home Church. He loved going to church and being with his family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Michael Carter, Rev. Joey McClure and Rev. Lundy Finley. Burial will follow in Dishman Family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Dishman is survived by:
His wife: Joyce Dishman
One son - Darin Dishman and wife Vickie of Jefferson
Mother: Willow Gray Dishman of Jefferson
Brother: Jerry Dishman and wife Gail of West Jefferson
2 Grandchildren - Jesse & Amber Dishman
3 nephews, several aunts, uncles & cousins
Memorials may be made to: the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or
High Country Healthcare System Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Dishman's arrangements.
Russell Johnson
Mr. Russell Fred Johnson age 61 of Creston, died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. Mr. Johnson was born April 18, 1949 in Ashe County to the late Ed and Vada Patrick Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles, Glen and Ray Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Vietname War veteran who served in the Army.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the Johnson cemetery in Creston.
Mr. Johnson is survived by:
One son: Russell Johnson Jr. or Greenville, SC
Three sisters: Betty Carey and Kate Hamby both of Elkton, MD & Nora West of Highpoint, NC
Four brothers: Ernest Johnson of Mt. City, TN, Bill and Ralph Johnson both of Palm, PA and Chester Johnson of Barto, PA
His companion: Erma Dean Graybeal
several nieces and nephews also survive.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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