Joseph C. Goodlake
Jun 23, 2026
Joseph Carroll "Joe" Goodlake, 78, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Born on April 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Harry and Catherine Sherlin Goodlake. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher W. Goodlake.
Joe was a kind-hearted mountain man whose greatest joy came from the love...
Ida Robena Chandler
Jun 28, 2026
Ida Robena Davis Chandler, 84, of Weaverville, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Ish and Ollie Davis. Ida was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church, and she retired after 30 years of employment with BHP as a certified nursing assistant. She loved canning, cooking, and...
Michele Lewis
Jun 26, 2026
Michele Renee Hunter Lewis, 59, of Weaverville, passed away June 26, 2026. She was the daughter of Raymond Hunter and Dian Villard. Michele loved singing southern gospel and spending time with her animals.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Steve Lewis, mother-in-law, Diana Lewis and several special family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held...
David English
Jun 20, 2026
David English, 72, of Mars Hill, went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was the son of the late Ed English and Gwendolyn Shook English.
David had a passion for woodworking and gardening. He loved making rolling pins, biscuit cutters, and, most of all, baseball bats that he lovingly gave to children. In the wintertime, David could...
Arnold Rice
Jun 18, 2026
Arnold Rice, 91, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born to the late James Hubert Rice and Jimmie Lee Crow Rice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Rice, and brother, Velas Rice.
Arnold proudly served his country...
Scottie "Scott" William Smallwood
Jun 17, 2026
Scottie "Scott" William Smallwood, 53, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was a native of Illinois, having lived the last several years in Mitchell County. He graduated from AB-Technical Community College with a constructional management degree and was employed with Disaster Ministries of UMCOR.
Scott is preceded in death by his mom, Marjorie Lane Smallwood, father,...
Vincent Bechtol
Jun 17, 2026
Vincent Bechtol, 71, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was the son of the late Jack and Irene Bechtol. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Regina Bailey, and his brothers, Victor, Michael, and Phillip Bechtol.
Vincent is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Phyllis Bechtol; his daughters,...
Courtney Farmer
Jun 16, 2026
Courtney Patricia Fisher Farmer, 50, of Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 21, 1975, in Asheville, NC, Courtney lived a life filled with love, devotion, and unwavering strength.
A graduate of North Buncombe High School, Class of 1993, Courtney went on to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education from...
Tamie Ramsey Doyle
Jun 15, 2026
Tamie Ramsey Doyle, 64, of Seneca, South Carolina, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2026.
Born in Weaverville, North Carolina, Tamie was raised by her parents, Elizabeth Ramsey and the late George Ramsey. She spent much of her life in Greenville, South Carolina, working at Custom Images, before retiring to Lake Keowee in 2014.
Tamie is survived by...
Dwight Chandler
Jun 13, 2026
Dwight Chandler, 94, of Weaverville, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was a son of the late Lewis and Ada Ponder Chandler and a native of Madison County, living most of his life in Buncombe County. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Roberts Chander, sister Ruth Hudson, and three brothers, Phil, LC, and David Chandler.
Dwight...
Christian Tyler Jamerson
Jun 8, 2026
Christian Tyler Jamerson, 27, of Marshall, passed away, June 8, 2026. He was the son of Eric Ramsey (Tammy) and Bobbie Jamerson Ramsey. Tyler enjoyed trucking, horses and helping his friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sandra Jamerson.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a special friend, Joni Massey; sisters, Sylvia and Katlyn Ramsey;...
Rocky Grooms
Jun 2, 2026
S. Rocky Grooms, 79, of Mars Hill, passed away, June 2, 2026. He was the son of the late Rass and Edith Murray Grooms. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vanessa Gayle McCoy Grooms and a sister, Jeanette Grooms Wilde.
Rocky is survived by his nephews, Chris Wilde (Shelley), and Tim Wilde (Deborah); great...
Sharon Payne
May 28, 2026
Sharon Marie Lunsford Payne, April 23, 1954 - May 28, 2026, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her parents Elmas and Doris Chambers Lunsford, sister Debra West and brother-in-law Gary Payne.
Left to cherish her memory: husband Perry Gene Payne, daughter Amy Payne (partner Denis), sister Connie Moses (Ken), brother-in-law...
Brandon Scott Holcombe
May 24, 2026
Brandon Scott Holcombe, 54, of Candler, went to rest at his home, May 24, 2026. He was the son of Jean Edmonds Ramsey and the late Bruce W. Holcombe. Brandon worked as an electrician with Hayes and Lunsford for many years. He was always protective of his three girls and would only show his goofy and silly side while spending...
Billie Maxine Schalow
May 23, 2026
Billie Maxine Wyatt Schalow, 83, of Weaverville, passed away, May 23, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Fred C and Pauline Dodd Wyatt. Billie was a retired US Navy Veteran. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Emma Lee Edwards and Anneta West and brothers, Kermit and Charles Wyatt.
Billie is survived by...
James Allan "Eddie" Ballard
May 22, 2026
James "Eddie" Ballard, 69, passed away on Friday May 22, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1956, in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Opie J. and Annie Mae Proffit Ballard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Ballard.
Eddie is survived by his brother, Hoyle Ballard; and sister, Viola Hughes.
A...
Johnnie Whitt Shook
May 20, 2026
Johnnie Whitt Shook, 95, of Mars Hill, NC passed away on May 20, 2026, at The Greens in Weaverville, NC.
Johnnie was born in her current home of residence to the late John & Lucity Arrington Whitt on August 18, 1930. She worked at Kellwood Manufacturing for 18 years and another 18 years at AB Emblem Company. Johnnie was a lifelong...
Tammy Lynn Haynes
May 16, 2026
With heavy hearts, yet steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, we celebrate the beautiful life of Tammy Lynn Haynes, a loving wife, devoted mother, precious daughter, faithful sister and friend, and cherished child of God. On May 16, 2026, at the age of 47, she was called home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a testimony of love, grace, and...
Ruth Greene
May 16, 2026
Ruth Cook Greene, 96, of Asheville, passed away on May 16, 2026. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late C.W. and Jessie Mae Lance Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Greene; her sons, Kenneth and David M. Greene; her sisters, Myrtle and Lola Cook and Gladys Lezard; and her brothers,...
