Brenda Elaine Brown Sprouse
May 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Brenda Elaine Brown Sprouse, who went to be with the Lord, May 11, 2026. She was a truly kind, loving, and gentle soul whose presence brought comfort and joy to all who knew her.
Brenda was a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, and a cherished great-grandmother. Her family was the center of her...
Carolyn Angel Merrill
May 9, 2026
Carolyn Angel Merrill, 73, of Weaverville, formerly of Mars Hill, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was a native of Buncombe County, having lived most of her life in Oconee County, SC, and was the daughter of the late Summie and Edna Grindstaff Angel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lane Merrill, and a grandson, Josh...
Roberta Wright
May 8, 2026
Roberta Wright, born January 14, 1966, in Asheville, North Carolina, passed away May 8th, 2026, surrounded by the love that meant everything to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Cleota Norton; her sister, Jane Moore; her niece, Rebecca Moore; and a beloved grandchild lost before birth.
Roberta is survived by her devoted husband Mark Wright of...
Judy Roberts Nix
May 8, 2026
Judy Roberts Nix, 80, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. Born on June 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Jane Pegg Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Nix, who passed away in 2013; son, James Nix; her sister, Mary Lou Buckner; and her...
Lucille Worley Radcliff
May 7, 2026
Lucille Worley Radcliff, 79, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. Born on February 19, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Gladis Dockrey Worley.
Alice was a hardworking and devoted woman who dedicated much of her life to her work as a self-employed entrepreneur and farmer. She will be remembered for her strength, determination, and the love...
Karleen Franklin Metcalf
May 7, 2026
Karleen Franklin Metcalf, 79, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born on October 29, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Norma Jean Rice Franklin.
Karleen will be remembered for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering faith. She dedicated 37 years of service to Derringer-Ney, where she was known as a loyal and dependable employee. A...
Carol Douglas Anderson
May 4, 2026
Carol Douglas "Doug" Anderson, 60, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at his residence. He proudly served in the US Army, completing three overseas tours in dedication to his country.
Doug lived in Wyoming for several years, moving back to Madison County over three years ago to be closer to his family. He was living the life he...
Jimmie Daryl Metcalf
May 1, 2026
With heavy hearts yet joyful hope, we celebrate the life of Jimmie Daryl Metcalf, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026. While our hearts grieve his passing, we find peace in knowing he is resting in the presence of our Savior.
Daryl was born on September 21, 1955, in Buncombe County, and from an early...
Mary Jo Underwood
May 1, 2026
Mary Jo Keith Underwood, 96, of Black Mountain, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was a native of Madison County, where she lived most of her life and the daughter of the late Harry Carl Keith and Grace Merrill Norton. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Everett Underwood, and the father of her children, Murray...
Breanna Cory
May 1, 2026
Breanna Gail Cory was born August 8, 2006, and went home to our Lord and Savior, May 1, 2026. Daughter of Chris Cory and Andrea Monteieth Cory. Breanna is mourned by Sarah Cory, her grandparents, uncles and aunts.
Breanna loved singing at church and was an angel to anyone who met her. She will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be...
Earl James Arrington
Apr 30, 2026
Earl James Arrington, 81, of Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was a native of Madison County, having lived most of his life in Buncombe County. Earl was the son of the late Cleophas and Dallie Willis Arrington. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Buckner Arrington, grandson, Chris...
Michelle Corine Morgan
Apr 29, 2026
Michelle Corine Hair Morgan, 55, of Mars Hill, passed away, April 29, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Wayne Frankiln and Lucille Corine Carpenter Hair. Michelle was of the Christian Faith with a big heart for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She cherished spending time with her husband and children and took great joy in tending to...
William D. Downey
Apr 28, 2026
Per Bill's request, an obituary will not be published and no services are planned.
Those who feel led to offer support are warmly invited to make a donation toward his final expenses. Contributions may be sent to Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service, P.O. Box 27, Mars Hill, NC 28754, or by contacting the funeral home directly.
C. B. Hylton
Apr 27, 2026
C.B. Hylton Jr., 74, of Marshall, passed away on April 27, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1952, to his late parents, Cornel Hylton and Celia Burrell Hylton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Hylton; sisters, Ellie Brown, Ruby Roberts, Annie Metcalf, and Maude Woody; as well as his brother, James...
Mary Ruth Norton
Apr 27, 2026
Mary Ruth Norton, 85, of Arden, went to be home with the Lord, Monday, April 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late William Albert and Ellen Louise Green Gentry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, of 50 years, Pastor George Carson Norton, and a sister, Lois Lance. Along with her husband,...
Rev. Charles Rice
Apr 24, 2026
Reverend Charles Clell Rice, 85, passed away on April 24, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1940, he was a son to the late Guy and Lucinda Whittemore Rice.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Clois Ann Rice and Carolyn Jane Rice; and a brother, Bobby Glenn Rice.
He was a...
Ricky Eugene West
Apr 23, 2026
Ricky Eugene West, 71, of Madison County, North Carolina, passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born on January 17, 1955, in Madison County, North Carolina, to the late George Henry and Mona Aslee Lunsford West. Ricky lived a life defined by warmth, generosity, and an unwavering love for his community. Ricky was a proud employee of WHBK radio...
Karen Whitt Stines
Apr 22, 2026
Karen Etella Whitt Stines, 72, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was the youngest daughter of the late Chalmers and Mollie Shook Whitt. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bascom Sylvanus and Conley Hubert Whitt.
She retired from Square D company in 2005 after 33 years. She loved to read and spend time...
Linda Parham Metcalf
Apr 22, 2026
Linda Jean Parham Metcalf, 74, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully at home April 22, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1951, in Buncombe County, to the late Alfred and Margaret Rice Parham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Metcalf; sisters, Barbara Hendrix, and Mary Smith; and brothers, Carl, William, Oscar and...
Patrick Michael Denton
Apr 20, 2026
Patrick Michael Denton, 60, of Marshall, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
He was born on November 20, 1965, in Davidson County, TN. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Roy Thomas Denton and Dr. Martha Jane Oak Denton. He served in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, CA. He was a graduate of East Carolina University...
