Carol Jean Rodovich Fitzgerald
Nov 10, 2026
Carol Jean Rodovich Fitzgerald, 83, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on February 5, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Stark Rodovich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ricky Fitzgerald and grandson,...
James Graham Wallin
Nov 10, 2026
James Graham Wallin, age 86, a lifelong resident of Madison County, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026.
Born on May 28, 1940, James was the son of the late Wilbur and Mabel Wallin. A hard-working man dedicated to the land, James spent the majority of his life farming in Madison County.
While farming was his vocation, James's greatest passion in life...
Edward Carlton Holcombe
Nov 9, 2026
Edward "Carlton" Holcombe, 85, of Weaverville, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Edd and Constance Mayo Holcombe. Carlton is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Hall Holcombe and stepson Gary Stamey.
Carlton was a veteran of the US Army...
Lawrence Robert Young
Nov 9, 2026
Lawrence Robert Young, 81, of Weaverville, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Lloyd and Frances Gaddy Young. He is preceded in death by his wife Regenia Chandler Young, daughter Donna Teague, sister Frances Silvers, and brothers Lloyd Jr., Richard, and Dan Young.
Lawrence was a member...
Stephen Edward Rice
Nov 8, 2026
Stephen Edward Rice, 57, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of Betty Turner and Joe Frank Rice.
In addition to his parents, Stephen is survived by his son Dale Rice, sister Sherry Cole (Butch), brothers David Rice (Gina), Joey Rice (Crystal), and Rick Rice (Darlene), granddaughter, Audrey...
Amy Sue Roberts
Nov 8, 2026
Amy Sue "Susie" Roberts, 59 of Weaverville went home to meet her Lord on Sunday November 8, 2026.
Susie was born on May 14, 1967 to the late Charles and Faye Brooks Roberts, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Brooks.
A loving and devoted mother to her four children, who were the light and purpose of her life,...
Bruce Eric Haynes
Nov 3, 2026
Bruce Haynes, 83, passed away on November 3, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1943, in Buncombe County to the late Wayland and Frances McIntosh Haynes.
Bruce was a land surveyor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife took pride in making molasses every year, while they were able....
Lanier Bruce Sheppard
Nov 2, 2026
Lanier Bruce Sheppard, 79 of Candler, died Monday, November 2, 2026.
Lanny was born on July 10, 1947. He attended Enka High School and had a career in retail. He is preceded in death by his mother, Geri Buckner Freeman; father, Wilson Sheppard; and brother Johnny Freeman.
Lanier is survived by his children; Shannon Proffitt, Michael Sheppard, and Rachel Miller; brothers, James...
Mary Lee Webb
Nov 1, 2026
Mary Lee Swaney Webb resided in Drexel, NC, Burke County, when she finished her work here on Earth on November 1st, 2026.
Born at home to Fletcher Robert and Bonnie Stills Swaney, Hot Springs in Madison County on June 1st, 1935.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Dempsey Webb; 3 brothers, Clydance Swaney,...
Michael Edward Swann
Nov 1, 2026
Michael Edward Swann, 59, of Mitchell County, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He spent most of his life in Madison County, where his heart remained. Michael was the son of the late Kenneth Edward and Virginia Anderson Swann. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary, Bruce, and Toby Swann.
Michael loved nature and was an avid hunter...
Flossie Phillips
Oct 31, 2026
Flossie Rich Phillips of Mars Hill passed away on Saturday October 31, 2026. She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Bertha Rich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Chester Phillips.
She was a member of Miller's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
Flossie is survived by her husband Bobby Sprinkle; daughter, Pam Phillips; Son,...
Vickie Embler Rollins
Oct 30, 2026
Vickie Embler Rollins, 69, of Marshall, passed away on October 30, 2026. Born on January 10, 1957, she was a daughter to the late, Lonnie Leroy and Mildred Clark Embler.
She is survived by her siblings, Debbie Hyatt, Terry and Ronnie Embler.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Danny "Ray" Burleson
Oct 28, 2026
Danny "Ray" Burleson, 71, of Barnardsville, NC was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Herman Troy and Irene Lucille Harris Burleson.
Ray was a master electrician and accomplished business owner who successfully founded and operated electrical contracting, infrared thermography, and large-scale grading companies. He had...
Mary Fisher Huskins
Oct 28, 2026
Mary Alice Fisher Huskins, of Marshall, was born on September 23, 1955, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of Roy and Doris Rich Fisher. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Fisher.
Mary is survived by her son "Sunshine" Tyler Fisher. Tyler was with her every step...
Edward Thomas Simmons
Oct 27, 2026
Edward "Eddie" Thomas Simmons, 58, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of Barbara Ann Moore and the late Billy Thomas Simmons. In addition to his father, Eddie is also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Simmons and stepmother, Jannie Simmons.
Eddie attended Orthopedic School in Asheville before achieving...
Irene Pegg Allen
Oct 26, 2026
Irene Margaret Pegg Allen, 95, formerly of Barnardsville, currently living in Candler, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Jim Henry and Esta Webb Pegg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Bud Allen, who passed away in 2020, two sisters, and nine brothers....
Julia "Sally" Banks Harron
Oct 25, 2026
Julia "Sally" Banks Harron, 93, of Weaverville, NC, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on July 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter Howard and Nancy Daniel Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James...
Wanda Austin Carter
Oct 22, 2026
Wanda Austin Carter, 80, of Mars Hill, North Carolina, peacefully passed from this life into her heavenly home on October 22, 2026. Born on June 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Beulah Caldwell Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Carter, who passed away on July...
Shenna Faye Poteat
Oct 22, 2026
Shenna Faye Poteat, 56, of Asheville, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2026. She was born July 19, 1970 to the late Ernest and Wanda Shelton Poteat. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Travis Poteat.
Shenna enjoyed working as a waitress for several area restaurants.
Left to cherish...
Bula Edwards Payne
Oct 20, 2026
Bula Edwards Payne, 89, of Alexander, passed away peacefully at her home of 46 years, on October 20, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born on January 28, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lillie Coffey Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
