Anne Cornelius Russell
Aug 12, 2026
Anne Cornelius Russell, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughters. She was born on August 30, 1945, to the late William F. Cornelius and Jessie Neil Cornelius.
In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her first husband, longtime friend and father of her children, Lewis Ewell; her late husband, David Russell;...
Susan Ear
Aug 9, 2026
Susan Chou Ho Ear, 72, of Asheville, NC, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1954, in Cambodia to Wong Ho and Cheng Ling Ho.
Susan along with her husband and their children, made Asheville and the surrounding area their home for over 40 years, most recently she lived at Fleshers of Fairview. She was a...
Margaret Payne
Aug 9, 2026
Margaret Shope Payne, 96, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 18, 1930, and was raised by the late Lindsey and Gainer Dillingham in the Shope Creek Community of Buncombe County.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Tillery Kirk Payne, and daughter-in-law, Pam Burnette.
Left to honor her memory are her sons,...
Phyllis Capps Sykes
Aug 9, 2026
Phyllis Capps Sykes, 74, Weaverville, NC passed away August 9, 2026. She was the daughter of the late, Howard and Allie Mace Capps.
Phyllis is survived by her sons, Kenneth Hipps and Kevin Hipps (Amanda); sisters, Vicki Honeycutt (Gerald), Wilma Maxwell (Wendell) and Brenda George and grandchildren, Grant and Gracen Hipps.
She will be remembered for her extraordinary kindness, her warm and...
Frances Reed
Aug 6, 2026
Frances Shepherd Reed, 75, of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Wade and Bonnie Calloway Shepherd and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Frances was preceded in death by two grandsons, Zach and Luke Loftis, and three brothers, Roy, Billy, and Arnold Shepherd.
Frances deeply loved and cherished her family, and above...
Carolyn Gunter
Aug 2, 2026
Carolyn DeBruhl Gunter, 79, of Alexander, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Murray and Nell Whitt DeBruhl. She was preceded in death by a son, Darren Shane Gunter, a sister, Louise Franklin, and two brothers, Harold and Howard DeBruhl. She was a member of Oak...
Clarence Phillips
Aug 1, 2026
Clarence Eugene Phillips, 63, passed away on August 1, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1963 to Gladys Brown Williams and the late Fred Calvin Phillips. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Phillips.
He worked as a mason most of his life and retired from Print Work.
Surviving are his mother, Gladys Williams;...
Jacqueline Burnette Henderson
Jul 29, 2026
Jacqueline Ann Burnette Henderson, 73, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026. Born on September 11, 1952, she was the daughter of the late B.E. Burnette and Zetta English Burnette.
Jackie dedicated much of her working life to serving others through Madison County Community Services and several other food service providers. She was a faithful Christian woman whose love for the...
JR McSwain Davis
Jul 23, 2026
J.R. McSwain Davis, 78, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1948, to the late Lloyd and Jean Shetley Davis. J.R. was a US Army Veteran. He was an avid carpenter and enjoyed spending time with his friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Davis, Elizabeth Huntley,...
Arthur Harold Payne
Jul 23, 2026
Arthur Harold Payne, 79, of Oakboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord NC.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care, 501 North Central Avenue, Locust, North Carolina, the family will also be served by the Blue Ridge...
Bill Brigman
Jul 22, 2026
William Jack "Bill" Brigman, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born on November 14, 1940, in Madison County, North Carolina, Bill remained a lifelong resident of the county he loved. He devoted his life to his family, his community, and the education of countless children.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Knox Brigman and...
Carolyn Estelle Banks
Jul 22, 2026
Carolyn Estelle Westmoreland Banks, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Waldo Walter and Donnie Josephine Shipman Westmoreland. After many years working in the cafeteria, Carolyn retired from West Buncombe Elementary School. She was very creative and excelled at anything she set her mind to. She...
Ruvina Wilson Hensley
Jul 19, 2026
Ruvina Wilson Hensley, 91, of Barnardsville, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at her home.
She was born on February 6, 1935, to the late Gilbert and Ethel Wilson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Rex Hensley of 47 years; daughters, Karen Renee Hensley, Theresa Burelson, Jolene Harwood, Anita Kaye Hensley; sisters,...
Polly Ann Gentry
Jul 13, 2026
Polly Harris Gentry, 85, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, after a brief illness. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Rev. James Grady and Lena Mae Lovingood Harris. She is preceded in death by a son, Eric Daniel Gentry, a sister, Betty Rollins, and three brothers, Jimmie, Tony, and J.P. Harris.
Polly was...
Clyde Eugene Carter
Jul 13, 2026
Clyde Eugene Carter, 83, of Mars Hill, passed away on July 13, 2026, at Mission Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1943, and was the son of the late William and Leona Schutz Carter.
Clyde was a hardworking and devoted man who spent many years working road maintenance before retiring from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was...
Pastor Preston Church
Jul 10, 2026
Pastor Preston Garrett Church, 88, of Weaverville, went to be with his Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was a son of the late Walter “Bill” and Velvie Metcalf Church and a native of Madison County, having lived most of his life in Buncombe County. In 2000, Preston retired from Drexel Heritage, after 36...
Donna Tipton Hensley
Jul 9, 2026
Donna Tipton Hensley, 60, passed away unexpectedly at her home, July 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Gary Allen Hensley; and her mother, Patty Tipton Meadows.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jessica English; two grandsons, Izaiah Jones and Jameson Yates; one granddaughter, Jazmine Jones, who was the center of her world.
She...
Jesse Carmel "JC" Moss
Jul 7, 2026
Jesse Carmel "JC" Moss, 88, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was a son of the late Walter and Bertha Jarvis Moss and a native of Madison County, having lived the last several years in Mitchell County.
Growing up in Mars Hill after high school, JC attended Mars Hill College on an athletic scholarship where...
Donna Teague Hamlin
Jul 6, 2026
Donna Hamlin, 66 of Mars Hill went to be with her Lord on Monday July 6, 2026. Devoted wife, loving mother and adoring Grammie, she is proceeded in death by her father Huston Teague.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years Charles Hamlin; her mother Irene Teague; children, Christopher Hamlin and wife Destiny, Candace Fox and husband Todd; grandchildren,...
Roger Waylon Robinson
Jul 3, 2026
Roger Robinson, 76, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A lifelong resident of Yancey and Madison Counties, Roger was a member of California Creek Baptist Church. He was a man of strong faith, unwavering values, and a genuine love for people. Roger truly never met a stranger. He loved to laugh, enjoyed teasing...
