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...
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...
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...
Kenneth Wayne Hipps
Oct 18, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Hipps, 54, of Easley, SC, passed away October 18, 2026. He was a son of Kenneth Hipps and the late Phyllis Capps Sykes.
Kenny will be remembered as a loving father, loyal friend, and dedicated public servant who spent more than 30 years of his life helping others. Throughout his career as a firefighter, paramedic, and police officer, he...
Catherine Chandler Higgins
Oct 17, 2026
Catherine Chandler Higgins (Nanny), 74, of Alexander, N.C., formerly of Marshall, N.C., passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 17, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Velma Shelton Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Larry and Carl Chandler; sister-in-law, Adale Chandler; and a great-granddaughter, Lily...
Betty Gregory Ammons
Oct 15, 2026
Betty Ann Gregory Ammons of Mars Hill passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 15th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lottie Isabelle Kent Gregory and Woodrow Gregory of Hot Springs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ammons, and her brothers Floyd Gregory, and Clyde Gregory, and...
Barry Dwaine Bolin
Oct 14, 2026
Barry Dwaine Bolin, 69, of Bluff, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was raised in North, South Carolina by one of the best grandmas ever. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Cornelia Sturkie; his mother Evelyn (Burr) Giffen; his dad Benson (Inez) Bolin; and a sister, Faye Gibbons.
Barry is survived by his wife of 39...
Travis Reid Hipps
Oct 13, 2026
Travis Reid Hipps, a loving son, husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord on October 13, 2026, at the age of 51. He was the son of Clyde and Rachel Whitson Hipps. Travis was a Block Mason his entire working life. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Richard Jones.
In addition to his parents Travis...
"Sam/Bull" Robert Kenneth Buckner
Oct 12, 2026
"Sam/Bull" Robert Kenneth Buckner passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of the late Preston and Ethel Rice Buckner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, a beautiful woman of faith, Brenda Metcalf Buckner, whose love and devotion were a cherished part of his life; his longtime...
Trevor Neal Ray
Oct 11, 2026
Trevor Neal Ray, 34, of Mars Hill, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of Warren and Robin Howe Ray.
In addition to his parents, Trevor is survived by his wife, Annie Trail Ray; a daughter, Salah Trail Ray, sons, Mikie Denton Trail and Julian Trail Ray; brother, Ryan...
Kevin Lewis Boone
Oct 10, 2026
Kevin Lewis Boone, 53, of Barnardsville, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born on April 19, 1973, in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Richard Boone and Helen Banks Boone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Carolyn Ball; and brothers, Sammy Kate Ball,...
Louise Cutshall Rice
Oct 7, 2026
Louise Cutshall Rice, 78, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Born on August 16, 1948, Louise was the daughter of the late Baxter "Black" and Ida Norton Cutshall.
Louise was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished "granny" whose greatest joy came from caring for her family. As a...
Linda Lunsford Martin
Oct 4, 2026
Linda Gail Lunsford Martin, 73, of Barnardsville, NC, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on July 15, 1953, in Asheville, NC.
Linda was a woman who found joy in the simple things that made life special. She had a deep love for her family and treasured the time spent...
Elmer Randall "Randy" Penland
Oct 4, 2026
Elmer "Randy" Penland, 72, of Weaverville, NC, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Ernie and Betty Penland Owenby. Randy loved spending time in Montana. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Metcalf Penland.
He is survived by a son Chad Penland (Lori); grandchildren, Alexis, Sage and Chance...
Machelle Lynn Williams
Oct 3, 2026
Machelle Lynn Williams, 52, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday October 3, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1973, in Virginia.
She is survived by her parents, Danny and Rose Coomer Baker; sister, Elizabeth Williams (James); brothers, Donald Williams and Thomas Reynolds; her partner of 16 years, Darren Jarvis, and dog "child" Pugsley.
A private family service will be held at...
Ruby Lee Stanton
Oct 3, 2026
Ruby Lee Holden Stanton, 86, of Mars Hill, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. She was a native of Henderson County, having lived most of her life in Madison County. She is the daughter of the late Cecil and Bertha Bryson Holden and a loving wife for 54 years to the late David Grant Stanton, Sr. She is also...
Ronald Morgan Hensley
Oct 2, 2026
Ronald Morgan Hensley
October 9, 1947 - October 2, 2026
On a beautiful fall day, after a wonderful, relaxed breakfast with his wife, Ronnie took his last drive on earth in one of the old vehicles he so meticulously restored. If you knew Ronnie, you know that after Jesus and Frances, he loved old cars. Ronnie was the "car guy" that knew...
Wanda Fox Edwards
Oct 1, 2026
Wanda Lou Fox Edwards, 77, of Mars Hill, NC, peacefully entered into the loving arms of Jesus on October 1, 2026, at the Solace Center of WNC.
Wanda was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, second mom, and friend. Her gentle spirit, kind heart, and sweet presence touched the lives of so many. She will be deeply missed by all who...
Ruth Juanita Penland
Sep 29, 2026
Ruth Juanita Rice Penland, 79, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Frank Carter Rice and Pauline Ray Browning. She is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Penland, daughter Donna Penland, son Jeffrey Penland, two sisters Darlene Honeycutt and Barbara Robinson, and two...
Luther "Tate" Gentry
Sep 28, 2026
Luther "Tate" Gentry, 88, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was a native of Buncombe County and the son of the late Erskine and Irene Lance Gentry. Tate is preceded in death by his wife, Polly Harris Gentry: seven sisters, Helen Hollar, Alice Waldrop, Mildred Reis, Virgie Gentry, Betty Brown, Pearl Thomas, and Edith Franklin, and two brothers,...
