Barbara Marie Bradley (Roberts)
May 30, 2023
Barbara Marie Roberts Bradley, age 87, passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 18, 1935, in Buncombe County to the late George and Lena Brooks Roberts.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Carroll Bradley who passed away...
Ronnie Wesley Warren
May 29, 2023
Ronnie Wesley Warren, age 82, passed away Monday May 29, 2023, at The Laurels of Hendersonville. He was born June 29, 1940, in Buncombe County to the late Carroll W. and Jettie Smith Warren. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Iretha Mace Warren; and two daughters, Jan Baldwin and Cathy Williams; and a grandson Joshua "Bubba" Dewayne...
Loyd James Willis
May 27, 2023
Loyd James Willis, age 91, of Mars Hill, passed away Saturday May 27, 2023. He was a son of the late Ed and Bonnie Hollifield Willis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Loyd was a deacon at Peek's Chapel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,...
Donna Annette Galloway (Denny)
May 22, 2023
Donna "Cricket" Denny Galloway, age 63, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. Born May 4, 1960, she was a daughter of the late John Denny and Frances Presley Wood. She had a lot of hardships in her life but faced them with strength and determination. May she now rest in peace. She loved gardening, quilting and her dog...
Jerry Augustine Ball
May 22, 2023
Jerry Augustine Ball, 78, of Mars Hill passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was the son of the late William Tecumseh Ball and Verlie Mace Ball. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Dave Ball and wife Gladys; sister Joann Marcena Ball Faulkner and husband Bill and a brother-in-law Tom Hoffner.
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Roger Vance Murray
May 21, 2023
Roger Vance Murray, age 70, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023. Born March 24, 1953, he was the son of the late William and Virginia Hamlin Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Murray.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Murray; sons, Baretta Murray (Dawn) and Kenny...
Katherine Nora Coates (Honeycutt)
May 21, 2023
Katherine Nora Honeycutt Coates, 83, of Marshall, NC passed away May 21, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County, and the daughter of the late Robert and Margie Honeycutt Ramsey. Ms. Coates attended Arrington Branch Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Zack Coates, sisters Martha Parker and Hazel...
Dianne Michelle Dillingham (Patton)
May 21, 2023
Dianne Patton Dillingham, age 68, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born January 26, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Bertha Mitchell Patton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Boyd Patton, Jr.
Dianne loved her grandchildren and loved having picnics.
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Nell Metcalf (Ballard)
May 18, 2023
Nell Ballard Metcalf, 92, of Barnardsville, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Willie Ralph and Aretta Williams Ballard.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gaither Metcalf; two sons, Eugene, and Donald Metcalf (Helen); grandchildren, Joey, and Savannah Metcalf; and sisters, Pauline,...
Marie Anders (Metcalf)
May 11, 2023
Marie Metcalf Anders, age 88, of Mars Hill, passed away Thursday May 11, 2023. She was born June 12, 1934, in Madison County to the late Herbert and Margaret Metcalf.
Also preceding her in death are her husband, Warren Anders; and two sons, Bobby, and Roger Anders.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons;...
Randall Duane "Randy" Ray
May 11, 2023
Randall "Randy" Duane Ray, 53, of Weaverville, gently passed from this world and entered into the arms of Jesus Christ Thursday, May 11, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He is the son of Richard Leon Ray and the late Wanda McKinney Ray. He was an avid lover of dirt bikes, ATVs, water skiing, movies, hot rods,...
Theresa Fore
May 11, 2023
Theresa Fore, 52, of Weaverville, NC left her earthly home on Thursday, May 11, 2023, unexpectedly to the precious arms of her Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loved ones.
She was an office manager and kitchen staff for over 16 years at the Asheville School. Prior to her employment at Asheville School, she was the 911...
Robert Ivan "Uncle Ben" Rice
May 8, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Rice, age 80, of Marshall, passed away May 8, 2023. He was a son of the late William and Zora Taylor Rice.
Bobby grew up on a 15-acre farm nestled in the outskirts of Madison County, close to the Tennessee line. The family raised tobacco, corn, and hay. He and his siblings were raised to...
Loy Wayne Thomas
May 7, 2023
Loy Wayne Thomas, 81, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born February 23, 1942, to the late Cletus and Hazel Chandler Thomas in Madison County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Brown.
Loy retired from APAC Paving Company.
He is survived by his...
Ronnie Dale Soles
May 5, 2023
Ronnie Dale Soles, 66, of Marshall, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Leo and Lessie Phillips Soles. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Patricia Payne, Louise Todd, Carol Fowler, Geraldine Ward, and Lavenia Yarborough, brothers, Wingate and Roger Soles.
Ronnie is survived by is...
Judy Durham (Gosnell)
May 3, 2023
Judy Gosnell Durham, age 78, of the Grapevine Community, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Elderberry Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Arvil and Ruby Buckner Gosnell.
Judy graduated from Mars Hill College with a major in education. She then received her Master's degree from Southern Baptist...
Bill Ledford
May 2, 2023
Billie "Bill" Ray Ledford, 87, of Weaverville received his heavenly wings to join his loving wife, Nell of 48 years, on Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Mission Hospital.
Bill, as he was affectionately known, was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all that knew him. He cherished his family, made countless trips to Duke...
June Hunter (Estep)
Apr 30, 2023
June Estep Hunter, 79, of Weaverville, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was a native of Yancey County having lived most of her life in Buncombe County. June was the daughter of the late Carl and Harriett Ledford Estep. She is also preceded in death by sisters, Christine Swann (Sherrill), Lillie Frost (John Holland), and Patricia Haney...
Junis Boyd King
Apr 29, 2023
Junis Boyd King, 73, of Horseshoe, NC passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, in Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, NC. Junis was the son of the late Russell and Verlie Rogers King. Junis was a local dump truck driver and worked for Hamilton Trucking before retiring. Junis was also preceded in death by his wife: Lisa King.
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John Earl Wilson
Apr 29, 2023
John Earl Wilson, 90, of Barnardsville passed away April 29, 2023. He was the son of the late James S. and Genova Allen Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eloise Worley Wilson. John was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War.
He...
