obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

It is with broken hearts we announce that Foy Douglas Robinson, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born on August 21, 1945, in Buncombe County, to the late Claude Sebren and Bertha Ammons Robinson. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death is Darren...

Sep 5, 2023

Jerry Dean Harwood, 72, of Barnardsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home. He was the son of Darline Harwood of Barnardsville and the late Carl Harwood and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Jerry was a rehab tech with Blue Ridge Homes and a deacon of Paint Fork Freewill Baptist Church, and member of Faith Independent...

Sep 4, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Tipton Radford, known as Aunt Betty in the Beech Glen Community passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Sam and Byrd Boone Tipton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Radford; sisters, Helen Taylor, Mozelle Buckner and Irma Jo Smith; brothers, Ralph, Carl, Bob...

Sep 1, 2023

Robert "Lewis" "Pop" Blevins of Mars Hill entered his eternal home on Friday September 1, 2023 at the age of 79.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Ada Silver Blevins; son, David Alan Blevins; brothers, Max, Charles, Paul, Don, and Howard Blevins; and one sister, Barbara McCowan.

He is survived by...

Sep 1, 2023

Melanie Diane Ward Ballard, age 59, passed away on September 1, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1964, in Buncombe County to Viginia Turbyfill Ward and the late Raymond Leroy Ward.

Family was very important to Melanie and was known to her kids and grandkids as "Grammy". She served 42 passionate years in children's ministry first...

Aug 30, 2023

Eveline Arrington Gosnell, age 86, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1937, in Madison County. She was a daughter of the late Gerome and Ava Chandler Arrington.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gerome Gosnell; sister, Reba Arrington; and a...

Aug 29, 2023

Sherry Sturgill Luther Downs, 71, of Leicester, passed away on August 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Kathleen Sturgill, and a sister, Carolyn Bryant.

She is survived by two sons, Scott (Michele) Luther, Ryan (Karen) Luther; four grandchildren, Courtney, Dillon, Kaylee, and Cody; brothers, Rodney (Paula) Sturgill, Sam Sturgill, Danny (Diane)...

Aug 24, 2023

James Harold "Jim" Buckner, 79, of Marshall passed away August 24, 2023. He was the son of the late Albun and Laura Silver Buckner.

Jim was the co-owner and operator of HABCO, Inc., a member of Bull Creek Missionary Baptist, a Veteran of the US Army Reserve, and a member of the Mt. Herman Masonic Lodge #188...

Aug 24, 2023

Faye R. Flynn, age 92, of Marshall, passed away Thursday August 24, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1931, in Madison County. Faye was a daughter of the late Burnette and Alice Wallin Reese.

Faye worked as a pharmacy technician and also worked for Microswitch. She will be remembered as a loving and generous mother and...

Aug 23, 2023

Danny James Payne, age 71, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday August 23, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1952, in Madison County. Danny was a son of Ceceila Marie Cody Cutshall and the late Ernest Ray Payne. He worked for Southern Concrete.

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

Aug 21, 2023

Robbie Lee Worley, age 56, of Marshall, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was a daughter of the late B.G. and Ola Payne Mace.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Dale Mace and a son, Tracy Keith Worley.

Robbie spent...

Aug 20, 2023

Doris Marie Rice Burnette, 90, of Marshall, NC, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Frankie Gentry and Jonah Rice. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church since 1959 and the church organist for over 50 years. She won state ribbons for quilting, chow-chow and her apple butter. She was a...

Aug 17, 2023

Dawn Cisek was born in Manila, Philippines, on January 30, 1972, where her parents were stationed with the U.S. Coast Guard. She passed away on August 17, 2023 at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA.

Dawn grew up in Union City, CA, attending Little Way Montessori in Fremont and in San Ramon, Fremont Christian School, Moreau High School,...

Aug 17, 2023

Judith Ann Wilson Rice, age 66, of Weaverville, passed away on Thursday August 17, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1957 in Transylvania County, to the late Charles and Janie McCall Wilson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Christopher, and a sister, Wanda.

Judith is survived by...

Aug 17, 2023

JoAnn Anderson Holcombe, age 90, of Barnardsville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday August 17, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1933 in Buncombe County, to the late Anuel and Bertha Harwood Anderson.

JoAnn loved the outdoors. She enjoyed ginseng hunting, hiking, and exploring the mountains.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 16, 2023

Leonard "Ryan" Randall, age 44, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 16, 2023. Ryan was born on May 13, 1979, in Buncombe County.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Winona Buckner McMahan (Jerry Keller), and Leonard Randall (Revonda Reese); sister, Kellina Randall Rogers (Jason); beloved niece, Lauren Hughes; and partner, Lane Miller; and his beloved friends of...

Aug 16, 2023

Anna Belle Wyatt Silver of Marshall, NC was born on May 18, 1937 and entered her heavenly home on August 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Wyatt and Elizabeth Rich Wyatt.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lou Allon Silver; sister, Glenada Wyatt; brother, Charles Wyatt; and brothers-in-law, JL Heath, and...

Aug 16, 2023

Joanne Hylemon Rice, age 71, daughter of the late Joe and Lizzie Robinson Hylemon, went to her heavenly home, Wednesday August 16, 2023.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Hylemon.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years, David; her daughter, Kendall (Jeffrey); granddaughter,...

Aug 15, 2023

JC Willis, age 86, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at the Solace Center. He was born on July 18, 1937, in Yancey County to the late William Brasky, and Thelma Metcalf Willis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Crowther; sisters, Hazel Lee Willis, Margie...

Aug 14, 2023

Don Landon "Don L" Murray, age 78 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday August 14, 2023. He was born March 5, 1945 to the late Moody and Orlie Clark Murray.

Don L was a member of Peeks Chapel Baptist Church. He retired as a rock mason and carpenter and raised tobacco...