Bruce Eric Haynes
Nov 3, 2026
Bruce Haynes, 83, passed away on November 3, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1943, in Buncombe County to the late Wayland and Frances McIntosh Haynes.
Bruce was a land surveyor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife took pride in making molasses every year, while they were able....
Lanier Bruce Sheppard
Nov 2, 2026
Lanier Bruce Sheppard, 79 of Candler, died Monday, November 2, 2026.
Lanny was born on July 10, 1947. He attended Enka High School and had a career in retail. He is preceded in death by his mother, Geri Buckner Freeman; father, Wilson Sheppard; and brother Johnny Freeman.
Lanier is survived by his children; Shannon Proffitt, Michael Sheppard, and Rachel Miller; brothers, James...
Mary Lee Webb
Nov 1, 2026
Mary Lee Swaney Webb, 91, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Fletcher Robert and Bonnie Stills Swaney. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Webb, son Billy Joe Webb, sister Alene Hagan, brothers Clydes, June, and Willard Swaney, and great...
Michael Edward Swann
Nov 1, 2026
Michael Edward Swann, 59, of Mitchell County, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He spent most of his life in Madison County, where his heart remained. Michael was the son of the late Kenneth Edward and Virginia Anderson Swann. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary, Bruce, and Toby Swann.
Michael loved nature and was an avid hunter...
Flossie Phillips
Oct 31, 2026
Flossie Rich Phillips of Mars Hill passed away on Saturday October 31, 2026. She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Bertha Rich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Chester Phillips.
She was a member of Miller's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
Flossie is survived by her husband Bobby Sprinkle; daughter, Pam Phillips; Son,...
Vickie Embler Rollins
Oct 30, 2026
Vickie Embler Rollins, 69, of Marshall, passed away on October 30, 2026. Born on January 10, 1957, she was a daughter to the late, Lonnie Leroy and Mildred Clark Embler.
She is survived by her siblings, Debbie Hyatt, Terry and Ronnie Embler.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Danny "Ray" Burleson
Oct 28, 2026
Danny "Ray" Burleson, 71, of Barnardsville, NC was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Herman Troy and Irene Lucille Harris Burleson.
Ray was a master electrician and accomplished business owner who successfully founded and operated electrical contracting, infrared thermography, and large-scale grading companies. He had...
Mary Fisher Huskins
Oct 28, 2026
Mary Alice Fisher Huskins, of Marshall, was born on September 23, 1955, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of Roy and Doris Rich Fisher. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Fisher.
Mary is survived by her son "Sunshine" Tyler Fisher. Tyler was with her every step...
Edward Thomas Simmons
Oct 27, 2026
Edward "Eddie" Thomas Simmons, 58, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of Barbara Ann Moore and the late Billy Thomas Simmons. In addition to his father, Eddie is also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Simmons and stepmother, Jannie Simmons.
Eddie attended Orthopedic School in Asheville before achieving...
Irene Pegg Allen
Oct 26, 2026
Irene Margaret Pegg Allen, 95, formerly of Barnardsville, currently living in Candler, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Jim Henry and Esta Webb Pegg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Bud Allen, who passed away in 2020, two sisters, and nine brothers....
Julia "Sally" Banks Harron
Oct 25, 2026
Julia "Sally" Banks Harron, 93, of Weaverville, NC, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on July 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter Howard and Nancy Daniel Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James...
Wanda Austin Carter
Oct 22, 2026
Wanda Austin Carter, 80, of Mars Hill, North Carolina, peacefully passed from this life into her heavenly home on October 22, 2026. Born on June 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Beulah Caldwell Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Carter, who passed away on July...
Shenna Faye Poteat
Oct 22, 2026
Shenna Faye Poteat, 56, of Asheville, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2026. She was born July 19, 1970 to the late Ernest and Wanda Shelton Poteat. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Travis Poteat.
Shenna enjoyed working as a waitress for several area restaurants.
Left to cherish...
Bula Edwards Payne
Oct 20, 2026
Bula Edwards Payne, 89, of Alexander, passed away peacefully at her home of 46 years, on October 20, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born on January 28, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lillie Coffey Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
Kenneth Wayne Hipps
Oct 18, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Hipps, 54, of Easley, SC, passed away October 18, 2026. He was a son of Kenneth Hipps and the late Phyllis Capps Sykes.
Kenny will be remembered as a loving father, loyal friend, and dedicated public servant who spent more than 30 years of his life helping others. Throughout his career as a firefighter, paramedic, and police officer, he...
Catherine Chandler Higgins
Oct 17, 2026
Catherine Chandler Higgins (Nanny), 74, of Alexander, N.C., formerly of Marshall, N.C., passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 17, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Velma Shelton Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Larry and Carl Chandler; sister-in-law, Adale Chandler; and a great-granddaughter, Lily...
Betty Gregory Ammons
Oct 15, 2026
Betty Ann Gregory Ammons of Mars Hill passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 15th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lottie Isabelle Kent Gregory and Woodrow Gregory of Hot Springs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ammons, and her brothers Floyd Gregory, and Clyde Gregory, and...
Barry Dwaine Bolin
Oct 14, 2026
Barry Dwaine Bolin, 69, of Bluff, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was raised in North, South Carolina by one of the best grandmas ever. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Cornelia Sturkie; his mother Evelyn (Burr) Giffen; his dad Benson (Inez) Bolin; and a sister, Faye Gibbons.
Barry is survived by his wife of 39...
Travis Reid Hipps
Oct 13, 2026
Travis Reid Hipps, a loving son, husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord on October 13, 2026, at the age of 51. He was the son of Clyde and Rachel Whitson Hipps. Travis was a Block Mason his entire working life. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Richard Jones.
In addition to his parents Travis...
"Sam/Bull" Robert Kenneth Buckner
Oct 12, 2026
"Sam/Bull" Robert Kenneth Buckner passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of the late Preston and Ethel Rice Buckner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, a beautiful woman of faith, Brenda Metcalf Buckner, whose love and devotion were a cherished part of his life; his longtime...
