obituaries

Jul 11, 2024

Lanny Lacree Chandler, age, 77, of Mars Hill, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1946, in Buncombe County to the late Leroy and Bertha English Chandler.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers; Arlyon, Ronald and Donald Chandler; a...

Jul 10, 2024

Zell Ponder Willis, age 93, a precious jewel to her family, left this earth to live with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday July 10, 2024. She was born October 17, 1930.

Zell was the youngest of twelve children born to Cleophus and Mae Ballard Ponder. She was born in the Upper Laurel community of Madison County, where...

Jul 8, 2024

Tina Peek, age 55, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1968, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her father, Herman Hale, her paternal and maternal grandparents and a stepfather.

She is survived by her husband Randy Peek; mother, Kathleen Keys; children, Austin Peek (Taylen), Madison...

Jul 6, 2024

Gloria Mae Hysel Rice, 78, of Marshall, NC left this world for her eternal home in heaven on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born in Richland County, Wisconsin on January 24, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Jonathan H. Hysel and Amy Parr Hysel of La Farge, Wisconsin. She was also preceded in death by her...

Jul 5, 2024

Maxine Burleson Wheeler, age 84, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord at home surrounded by her loved ones, on July 5, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1940, in Buncombe County.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jerry Wheeler; her parents, W.G. and Lucille Bradley Burleson; her son, William Henry Briggs;...

Jul 2, 2024

Fleet "Holden" Nix, Jr., age 63, passed away on July 2, 2024 at Mission Hospital. Holden was born February 7, 1961 to the late Fleet Holden Nix, Sr., and Carolyn Goforth Nix. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Nix.

Holden was a sports fan and enjoyed watching the Tarheels and Tennessee sports.

Jul 1, 2024

James "Daniel" Carver, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024. He was a son of the late Rev. Claude and Dolly Shook Carver born July 17, 1943, in Madison County.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Hoy Carver, Neal Carver, Dewey Carver, Flo Arrington, Landon Carver, and Glenna...

Jun 29, 2024

Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service received notification of a new address for Erma Irene Burleson Harwood, she is now in Heaven.

Erma was born in Madison County to the late Ernest and Athlene Robinson Burleson. She was married to James "Jimmy" Harwood in 1962, residing in Buncombe County. In addition to her husband, she is preceded...

Jun 26, 2024

Wayne Rogers, age 77, passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1947 in Buncombe County. Wayne was a son of the late James Loyd and Annie Buckner Rogers.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Wilma R. Penley; and a brother, Jimmy Rogers.

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Jun 23, 2024

Wanda Jereline Honeycutt London, age 75, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. Wanda was born on March 3, 1949, in Rutherford County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Glen Willis and Doris Phillips Honeycutt.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Glen Honeycutt.

Jun 22, 2024

Rev. James "Freddie" Bishop, age 66, of Marshall passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Mission Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Bishop Snyder. He was a US Army Veteran, a Minister and a retired employee of the NC DOT.

He is survived by his wife of 47...

Jun 21, 2024

James Herschel Sprinkle, age 76, passed away on June 21, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice. James was born March 5, 1948 in Buncombe County. He was a son of the late Jim and Louise Hogan Sprinkle.

James enjoyed golfing, fishing, family, friends and church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 20, 2024

Terry Clouse, age, 74, of Barnardsville, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1950, in Buncombe County to the late Henry and Rosalie Gibbs Clouse.

Terry was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon. Terry shared his love of God through missions both local and abroad and working...

Jun 20, 2024

George Edward "Eddie" Conant, age 69 of Mars Hill, passed away on June 20, 2024. Eddie was born on January 24, 1955, in Wichita, KS to the late Darrell and Carol Lancaster Conant.

Eddie worked in the tool & dye industry. He enjoyed cooking, traveling the world and going to casinos.

Eddie is survived by...

Jun 19, 2024

Nancy Lee Goforth Blitch, 86, formerly of Mars Hill, was absent from her body and present with her Lord on June 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Raymond Blitch; parents, Walter and Mabel Radford Goforth; son, Joseph James DeBlaker; grandson, Benjamin Andrew James; and a special mother-in-law, Catharine DeBlaker.

She is survived...

Jun 17, 2024

Paul R. Boles, 85, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at The Greens at Weaverville. Paul was born and raised on Spillcorn, to Oscar and Nellie Wallin Boles, one of five children.

In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Gentry Boles, sister Sophia Franklin, and a brother, Junior Boles....

Jun 16, 2024

Helen Harvel Chandler, 88, of Madison County, went to be with Jesus on June 16, 2024.

Helen was born in Jonesville, VA on June 13, 1936 to William and Edna Harvel. She attended Warren Wilson College. She met and married Andrew Chandler on September 3, 1956 and has resided in Madison County, NC. She was a member...

Jun 15, 2024

Rebecca Jenkins Ray, 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Clay and Leakie Whitt Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Rick Jenkins.

Becky taught high school...

Jun 15, 2024

Barbara Jean Franklin Shipley, 92, of TN, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late P.E. and Dolly Lee Wallin Franklin and a native of Madison County, NC. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lewis Shipley; her daughter, Marcia Lee Shipley Henry; her son, Paul Edward Shipley; and her two brothers,...

Jun 6, 2024

Ivarene Ammons Marlor, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

A native of Madison County, she was raised in the Grapevine community and lived most of her adult life in Sandy Mush. She was a loving wife, mother, and granny. She took pleasure in taking care of her family through...