obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Anisha Rose Sharp of Mars Hill, NC, born March 19, 1994 passed away at home on October 14, 2023. Anisha had a love for swimming, Minnie (her dog), and traveling with her family. Her passions were working as a peer support specialist to help those recovering from substance use disorder, and spending time with and caring for her Granny....

Oct 14, 2023

Jerry Joseph Riddle, age 85, passed away on October 14, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1938, in Pulaski, VA to the late Willie Frederick and Georgia Riddle Hale.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Timothy, and Roger Riddle; and a great grandchild, Raegan Emanuel.

Jerry is...

Oct 13, 2023

Kathy Elaine Buckner, age 67, of Marshall, passed away on October 13, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1955, in Greene County, TN, to the late Lois and Alma Lee (Norton) Buckner.

Kathy enjoyed watching the world around her, people passing by, animals, and looking at nature. She loved listening to Conway Twitty, attending church, cutting...

Oct 13, 2023

Gail Murray, age 84, of Weaverville, passed away on October 13, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1939,

in Madison County, to the late Curtis Ledford and Hazel Howell Ledford Ramsey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Billy Murray, brother, Curtis

"Gary" Ledford and...

Oct 12, 2023

Roy Leonard Robinson, age 83, of Mars Hill, went home to be with the Lord, on October 12, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1940, in Madison County to the late Rev. Cays Robinson and Stella Ponder Robinson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Eva Hunter, and Ruth Rice;...

Oct 10, 2023

Edward Allen "Al" Cooley, age 57, passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1966, in Los Angeles County, CA, to Edward Allen Cooley and the late Jennie Clark Daniels.

Al is survived by his wife, Debra Lewis Cooley; daughter, Meghan Cooley; son, Blake Cooley; bonus children, Brandon and...

Oct 8, 2023

Grover Dale Gillis, Jr., of Asheville passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2023. Dale was a native of the Paint Fork community of Madison County and the son of Grover Dale Gillis, Sr. and Nell Ann Duck Gillis who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Blalock Gillis, son Jason...

Oct 5, 2023

Weaverville, NC - Hazel West Deaver, age 81, died October 5th, 2023 surrounded by family after a long illness.

Hazel was born July 17, 1942 in Mars Hill NC. She was the youngest of three children born to Cline and Inez West. She graduated with honors from Mars Hill High School, before attending and graduating with honors...

Oct 5, 2023

Dallas "Bruce" Williams, 68, of Weaverville, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Britt and Juanita Lloyd Williams and a native of Madison County.

Bruce was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He retired from the VA Hospital and attended Ivy Ridge Church of God. Bruce enjoyed...

Oct 3, 2023

Ronnie James King "Taw Taw", age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 3, 2023. He was born November 1, 1947, in Buncombe County. Ronnie was a son of the late James Grady and Ivery Metcalf King.

Ronnie was a truck driver who was always very helpful and willing to lend a hand when needed....

Oct 3, 2023

Randolph Kyle Cutshall, lovingly known as "Randy", moved to his eternal home in Heaven, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Randy was born on March 24, 1960, in Winston-Salem. Born at only 4 pounds, Randy was a fighter from the beginning, and he continued to fight as his health declined over the past 10 years. He was preceded in death...

Sep 27, 2023

Johnny Robinson, age 77, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday September 27, 2023. He was born in Madison County on August 15, 1946 to the late Clarence and Virgie Lewis Robinson.

Johnny was an avid hunter and fisherman. White tailed deer hunting was his passion. He was a member of Upper Laurel Baptist...

Sep 23, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jane Reddick Wallen, 69, of Mars Hill, NC passed away peacefully at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Humphrey and Margareet King Reddick and was born in Yuba City, California. Barbara enjoyed pencil sketching, reading her Bible, and crafts where she lived at Elderberry. She was...

Sep 22, 2023

Ila Evelyn Fox Anderson, 90, of Mars Hill went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. Evelyn was born in the Cane River community of Yancey County to James Howard "Jack" Fox and Mary Ray Fox.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Emerson Anderson, Jr.,...

Sep 19, 2023

David K. Plemmons, age 84, passed away on Tuesday September 19, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1939, in Madison County to the late Farida and Viola Haney Plemmons.

David was a preacher that had pastored at 7 churches in the surrounding area. He was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church and a US Air...

Sep 14, 2023

Frances "Pauline" Anders, age 88, of Barnardsville, passed away on Thursday. She was the daughter of the late John and Clyde Shepherd Anders. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 6 sisters and 6 brothers.

She is survived by a daughter, Terri Burleson (Jim) of Barnardsville; sister, Kate Barker of Denver, NC: brothers,...

Sep 11, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Bargainnier, age 84, died peacefully September 11 at The Greens

in Weaverville, North Carolina, after battling Parkinson's disease.

Dottie was born January 31, 1939, in Pontiac, Michigan, as the only child of Merrill V.

Hammond and Dorothy E. Denny. She lived in Detroit until 1975 when she married

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Sep 10, 2023

Kermit Warren Ponder, age 76, of Mars Hill passed away Sunday September 10, 2023. He is the son of the late Lloyd Warren and Estie Crowder Ponder. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon, Zade, Mack, and Glenn Ponder. Kermit was a graduate of Mars Hill High School and a US Army...

Sep 7, 2023

Kaye Griffin Rice, 74, of Mars Hill, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Edgar and Della Sprinkle Griffin. Kaye retired from Micro Switch Manufacturing and attended Beech Glen Baptist Church prior to her illness.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Weldon...

Sep 6, 2023

Joyce Arrowood Cole Smith, 84, of Weaverville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert Fern Arrowood Sr. and Leah King Arrowood and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Joyce formerly worked as a seamstress, EMT, and teacher, but was a Mama first.

She is preceded in death by her first...