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Stokley Luke Norton

Stokley Luke Norton

Sep 10, 2018

Stokley Luke Norton, 93, of Grapevine Road, Marshall, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at Madison Health and Rehabilitation. He is the son of the late James Norton and Bessie Mae Wheeler Slagle and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Mr. Norton was a veteran of the US Army and was awarded a Purple Heart medal during WWII. He...

Kathy Roberts

Kathy Roberts

Sep 6, 2018

Kathy Ann Chandler Roberts, 57, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Claude and Effie Gosnell Chandler. Kathy is preceded in death by brothers, Harvey, Donnie and Calvin Chandler; a nephew, Donnie Chandler; an aunt, Barbara Ingle; and uncles, Roy Gosnell, Frank Gosnell, Arthur Gosnell and Junior Gosnell. Ms. Roberts is...

Karen Long

Karen Long

Sep 1, 2018

Karen Yvonne Riddle Long, 61, of Weaverville passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was a native of Buncombe County and daughter of Paul Riddle and the late Ida Mae Ponder Riddle. In addition to her father, Karen is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Long, Christy Long and April Fisher; sister, Sharon Long (Gene); grandchildren, Shalee Newell and Zachary Bradshaw...

Frances Hunnicutt

Frances Hunnicutt

Aug 7, 2018

Frances Irene Harris Hunnicutt, 91, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was a native of Buncombe County and daughter of the late J. J. and Lilly Allen Harris. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Hunnicutt, son, Steve Hunnicutt, five sisters, and grandchildren, Wendy and Tony...

Doris Jean Roberts

Doris Jean Roberts

Aug 3, 2018

Doris Jean Roberts, 83, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Bernice Keith Bailey. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Roberts and a son, Gary Roberts. She is survived by her husband, Arvel Josh Gosnell; son Allen Roberts (Lynn); two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A funeral...

Mrs. Willie Jo Wilde

Mrs. Willie Jo Wilde

Aug 1, 2018

Saltillo – Mrs. Willie Jo Sprinkle Wilde, 78. passed away, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born and raised in Madison County, NC, to James and Margaret Sprinkle. She was married to Dwight (D.H.) Wilde on October 14, 1961, at Old Bull Creek Church in Marshall (Madison Co), NC, and they spent 50...

Rosie Ramsey

Rosie Ramsey

Aug 1, 2018

Rosie Ramsey, 103, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Rosie was born in Bryson City, NC to the late Fannie Whaley and Grant Riddle. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Ramsey; son, Harlon Ramsey; sisters, Margie Silvers and Suffie Fender; brothers, Loye and Grady Riddle; and granddaughter, Cathy Ramsey. Surviving Rosie are her...

Reba Tipton

Reba Tipton

Jul 21, 2018

Reba Rich Tipton, 83, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Madison Health and Rehab. She was a native of Madison County and daughter of the late Samuel and Bell Mace Rich. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Fred Tipton and grandsons, Robert Woody and Michael Banks. She is survived by daughters, Linda...

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